giant salvinia
Salvinia biloba Raddi
Salvinia biloba is a species in the genus Salvinia, belonging to the family Salviniaceae. It is commonly known as giant salvinia and is native to the Neotropical region, specifically in parts of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The species was first described in 1825 by Raddi.
Description
Salvinia biloba, known as giant salvinia, is a member of the Salviniaceae family. It is distributed across the Neotropical region, with records from the Northeast and Southeast of Brazil, as well as the South of Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The species was formally published in 1825 by Raddi. It is part of the Salvinia genus, which includes several aquatic fern species.
Other common names
giant salvinia
Distribution
BR · Neotropical · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Paraguay · Uruguay
Synonyms
Salvinia herzogii
