Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes)
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Scientific Name: Pontederia crassipes — Water Hyacinth.
Native Home: Amazon Basin, South America.
Height: 20–100 cm above the water surface.
Lifespan: Perennial floating aquatic plant in warm climates.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not applicable.
Harvesting: Plants are removed from water for biomass management and potential fibre use.
Age to Harvest: Rapid growth; biomass can accumulate within 4–8 weeks under favourable conditions.
Products: Woven handicrafts, compost, biogas feedstock, and research-based fibre products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used in some regions for weaving, composting, and other biomass applications.
Global Spread: Spread across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide; it is highly invasive and can obstruct waterways.
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