Water Spangles
Salvinia minima
- Native to:
- Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay
W. Bulach
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Salviniaceae
- Genus:
- Salvinia
- Species:
- Salvinia minima
- USDA Symbol:
- SAMI7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 3 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Salvinia stem-borer moth (Samea multiplicalis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish, aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, waterlogged, organic soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in slow-moving or still freshwater bodies.