Salvinia molesta
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Devendra Bhardwaj
May 20, 2026, 4:57:20 AM (3 days ago) May 20
to Efloraofindia, J.M. Garg
Family: Salviniaceae
Name: Giant Salvinia
Species: Salvinia molesta
Date: Jan 20, 2026
Place: 136,Nemi Nagar Ext.,Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Note: In Rajasthan, Salvinia molesta is considered an alien invasive aquatic weed. It is reported sporadically in water bodies, ornamental ponds, wetlands, and slow-moving freshwater habitats, especially where nutrient enrichment and stagnant water occur.Used in phytoremediation for absorbing excess utrients and some pollutants from contaminated water. Dried biomass can be used as mulch, compost, and organic manure.
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