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Plant Identification -- Floating Plants -- Common Salvinia |
COMMON SALVINIA
(Salvinia rotundifolia)
Description: A small floating fern with “leaves” (fronds) arranged along a common stem. The bright green leaf is less than 1/2 inch (12 mm) long, has a distinct mid-rib and often appears folded along its axis.**
Distribution:
Introduced from Mexico or South America. The plant is commonly found in Florida in association with Alligator Weed and Water Hyacinth. |
Recommended
Control Method: For areas less than 1 acre,
apply tank mix 1 part Cutrine-Plus to 10 parts Weedtrine-D.
Apply at the rate of 70 to 95 ounces per 1/5 acre.*
OR
For areas in excess of 1 acre, tank mix 1 part Cutrine-Plus to 2 parts Reward. Apply at the rate of 3/4-1 gallon per surface acre.
**Dilute to facilitate even distribution. Add non-ionic
surfactant. Spray to saturate foliage.
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Alternate Control Methods: Reward: 1/2 to 3/4 gallon per surface acre.
**Axis: the stem, the longitudinal support on which organs are arranged. |
Descriptions and pictures are from the book "How to Identify and Control Water Weeds and Algae", Edited by James C. Schmidt, 5th edition revised 1998, copyright 1976 Applied Biochemists. |
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