Common Wetland Plants

Chrysopogon zizanioides or commonly known as Vetiver.

Usually planted on the beach of the wetland

It is medicinal, controls erosion and a great pest repellent

Sources: Can be transplanted from an existing wetland. Can be bought or purchased at nurseries near Big Banyan Tree, kengeri, Bangalore

 

Alternanthera Philoxeroides or commonly known as Alligator weed.

Alligator weed has extremely vigorous growth and great tolerance of normal control measures. Planted minimally. Good fodder for cattle. 

Sources: This is commonly available in existing wetlands. Easy to transplant. Check Puttenahalli wetland, JP nagar. 

Typha Augustifolia or commonly known as Bull Rush.

It is planted on the beach of the wetland. It has a high nutrient absorption rate   

Sources: This is also commonly available in existing wetlands in Bangalore. Easy to transplant.

Check Jakkur Wetland, Jakkur lake.

Nelumbo nucifera or commonly known as Indian Lotus 

Free floating aquatic plant. It is planted at the botoom of the wetland and floats up. Regulates temperatures of water and reduces evaporation losses.

Sources: This is available in all major nurseries near Big Banyan Tree, Kengeri and on Kanakapura Road

Azolla Pinnata or commonly known as Mosquito Fern

Free floating aquatic plant. Generates nitrogen and is great fodder and a fertilizer. It absorbs certain amount of lead in water.

Sources: This is commonly available in existing wetlands. Easy to transplant. Regular harvesting of Azolla happens at Puttenahalli wetland, JP nagar.