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Water spangles

Salvinia minima

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Sri Lanka), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Salviniales (Salviniales)

Species

Salvinia minima (Water spangles)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water spangles?

The scientific name of Water spangles is Salvinia minima. It belongs to the genus Salvinia.

Where does Water spangles live?

Water spangles is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Sri Lanka), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United States.

What family does Water spangles belong to?

Water spangles (Salvinia minima) belongs to the genus Salvinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.

What kingdom does Water spangles belong to?

Water spangles (Salvinia minima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Water spangles?

The closest relatives of Water spangles in the genus Salvinia include African payal, Floating Fern, Floating Fern, giant salvinia, Kariba weed.