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African payal

Salvinia auriculata

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About

The African payal (Salvinia auriculata) is a species in the genus Salvinia. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Bangladesh, Thailand), Europe (5 countries), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (水龍骨綱)

Species

Salvinia auriculata (African payal)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African payal?

The scientific name of African payal is Salvinia auriculata. It belongs to the genus Salvinia.

Where does African payal live?

African payal is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Bangladesh, Thailand), Europe (5 countries), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Guyana, Netherlands.

What family does African payal belong to?

African payal (Salvinia auriculata) belongs to the genus Salvinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.

What kingdom does African payal belong to?

African payal (Salvinia auriculata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of African payal?

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