Scientific name
Common name
:
Water Hyacinth
Origin
Tropical America, Brazil, naturalized in India
Introduction
:
Accidental (1914 - 1916). Introduced in Sri Lanka in 1907 as an aquatic ornamental.
Likely pathways of spread
:
Through man, animals, cattle and water transport
Vectors
:
Through water, man, animals and cattle
Distribution patterns
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Nuisance for aquatic ecosystems as it causes hindrance in navigation, chokes irrigation system and reduces value of water bodies.
Threat level
:
National, Regional
