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Floating Fern

Salvinia natans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Honduras), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Salviniales (Salviniales)
Family
Salviniaceae
Genus
Salvinia
Species
Salvinia natans (Floating Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French Salvinia nageante
German Gemeine Schwimmfarn
Russian Сальви́ния пла́вающая
Turkish Su eǧreltisi

Similar Species in Salvinia

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African payal
Salvinia auriculata
Not Evaluated
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Floating Fern
Salvinia nymphellula
Least Concern
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giant salvinia
Salvinia biloba
Not Evaluated
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Kariba weed
Salvinia molesta
Not Evaluated
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Water spangles
Salvinia minima
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Floating Fern?
The scientific name of Floating Fern is Salvinia natans. It belongs to the genus Salvinia.
Where does Floating Fern live?
Floating Fern is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Honduras), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Honduras, Indonesia, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia.
What family does Floating Fern belong to?
Floating Fern (Salvinia natans) belongs to the genus Salvinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.
What kingdom does Floating Fern belong to?
Floating Fern (Salvinia natans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Floating Fern?
The closest relatives of Floating Fern in the genus Salvinia include African payal, Floating Fern, giant salvinia, Kariba weed, Water spangles.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Salvinia — 6 Species

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African payal
Salvinia auriculata
NE
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Floating Fern
Salvinia natans
NE
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Floating Fern
Salvinia nymphellula
LC 🐾
giant salvinia
Salvinia biloba
NE 🐾
Kariba weed
Salvinia molesta
NE 🐾
Water spangles
Salvinia minima
NE
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