Salvinia cucullata Roxb.

Family - Salviniaceae

(Free-floating aquatic fern)

Mainly found in slow-moving freshwater bodies & rice fields.

Uses -

Salvinia cucullata can be used as a peat moss & a raw material of composting for agricultural utilization.

Anthelmintic activity.

Salvinia cucullata thrived well in a phytotoxic level of metals & suited for nutrient removal.

Used for removal of Hg, Cr, Ni, Pb & Cd.