How to Identify Salviniaceae
Salviniaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Salviniales, class Polypodiopsida. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Salviniaceae Species
Azolla cristata Kaulf.
Azolla cristata Kaulf.
Azolla cristata Kaulf. is a small nitrogen-fixing aquatic fern used as biofertil…
Azolla rubra R.Br.
Azolla rubra R.Br.
Azolla rubra is an aquatic fern native to Australia and New Zealand, growing in …
Salvinia auriculata Aubl.
Salvinia auriculata Aubl.
Salvinia auriculata is an American aquatic fern that is invasive in several regi…
Azolla caroliniana Willd.
Azolla caroliniana Willd.
Azolla caroliniana Willd. is a small aquatic fern with cultivation uses includin…
Salvinia natans (L.) All.
Salvinia natans (L.) All.
Salvinia natans is a floating free aquatic fern with specific native ranges acro…
Salvinia minima Baker
Salvinia minima Baker
Salvinia minima Baker is a rootless floating aquatic fern that reproduces only a…
Azolla filiculoides Lam.
Azolla filiculoides Lam.
Azolla filiculoides Lam. is a nitrogen-fixing aquatic fern cultivated for agricu…
Azolla pinnata R.Br.
Azolla pinnata R.Br.
Azolla pinnata is a fast-growing aquatic nitrogen-fixing fern that is invasive i…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Salviniaceae?
Salviniaceae plants belong to the Salviniales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 9 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Salviniaceae?
Salviniaceae is classified in the order Salviniales, class Polypodiopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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