Asian Watermoss

Salvinia cucullata is a member of the genus Salvinia, which is characterized by its floating aquatic growth habit. The species is commonly referred to as Asian Watermoss and is distributed across a wide range in the Indomalaya region. It is found in various countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Indonesia, Australia, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Sumatera, Taiwan, and Thailand. The species was first published in 1833 by Roxb. ex Bory.