| Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
salvinia
Salvinia molesta |
| Plant Family : | Salviniaceae |
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| Plant Form : | aquatic |
| Growth Habit : | Fern which floats on the water surface, but not typically fern like. |
| Description : | Introduced. Salvinia taints and discolours water in storages, adversely affects other aquatic plants, animals and fish. Blocks irrigation pump inlets and prevents recreational use. |
| Distribution : | Tropical and sub-tropical Australia, mainly slow moving creeks and still ponds, warm conditions and water with a high nutrient level help it thrive. Can multiply rapidly and cover the entire water suface in a short time (doubling in volume in 4 days ). |
| Weed Status : | Medium importance, numbers to be reduced. |
| Introduced : | Yes |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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| Additional info .. | locations seen (3) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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