Ipomoea aquatica
Ipomoea aquatica
(water spinach)
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4 results for Ipomoea aquatica (water spinach)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4305 Ipomoea aquatica Water Quality Anecdotal N/A long floating stems form dense mats which block flow of water 36239
4309 Ipomoea aquatica Water Quality Experimental Laboratory remove COD, BOD5, TSS and Chla from the water. 36240
4317 Ipomoea aquatica Water Quality Anecdotal N/A Ipomoea aquatica form dense floating mats of intertwined stems on top of water which... 36254
4836 Ipomoea aquatica Water Quality Experimental Laboratory removes more than 75% chromium at a level of 28 ppm Cr without displaying chromium toxicity... 37279

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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