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Kariba weed
Salvinia molesta
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<speciesfyi-species slug="kariba-weed"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (23 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Guyana).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
(Polypodiopsida)
Order
Salviniales
(Salviniales)
Family
Salviniaceae
Genus
Salvinia
Species
Salvinia molesta
(Kariba weed)
Names in Other Languages
German
Lästiger Schwimmfarn
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Kariba weed?
The scientific name of Kariba weed is Salvinia molesta. It belongs to the genus Salvinia.
Where does Kariba weed live?
Kariba weed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (23 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Guyana).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China, Colombia.
What family does Kariba weed belong to?
Kariba weed (Salvinia molesta) belongs to the genus Salvinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.
What kingdom does Kariba weed belong to?
Kariba weed (Salvinia molesta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Kariba weed?
The closest relatives of Kariba weed in the genus Salvinia include African payal, Floating Fern, Floating Fern, giant salvinia, Water spangles.
Genus Salvinia — 6 Species
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