Salviniaceae |
Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell
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- Family: Salviniaceae Reichb.
- Country of Origin: southern Brazil
- Habitat: floating aquatic fern
- Description: A free-floating aquatic fern, this has become a serious pest in the inland waters of many tropical countries. Originally a native of S America, it is now widespread and infestation is reported in Sri Lanka, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Zaire, Botswana, India, Austalia, Kenya, Indonesia and Thailand.
Restrictions:- Federally Listed Noxious Weed - Plants are not to leave Greenhouse!
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  Accession Data:- Accession # 198501202
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 2312 - Aquatics Tanks
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-07-2008
Classification:- Division: Ferns
- Class: Polypodiopsida
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- Order: Salviniales
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- Family: Salviniaceae
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