Beneficial Uses of Jalkumbhi (PISTIA STRATIOTES) for Animals, Human Life and Ecosystem

Dr. Neha Shrivastava, Dr. S. K. Mathur

Abstract: Animals and plants are part of our ecosystem and provide some benefits to each other. Jalkumbhi (Pistia stratiotes) is an important ornamental aquatic macrophyte planta is also known as water lettuce. The study is focused on uses of Pistia stratiotes for animals, human and fresh water ecosystem. There are various medical uses of this plant, this plant being utilized as famine food as well as beneficial for animals and ecosystem. It serves as a food source for many aquatic invertebrates. This plant plays an important role in purification of waste water. It is used for phytoremediation and determine the effectiveness as the remediation tool for the treatment of domestic wastewater. Effect of Pistia stratiotes to purify domestic waste water and remove impacts of effluents on corresponding water ecology were found to be satisfactory in various regions of India. This is best suitable technology for the removal of pollutants which destroy the flora and fauna of our environment by contaminating them and entering the food chain. Pistia stratiotes is beneficial for animals and freshwater ecosystem. Water lettuce is among the world?s most productive freshwater plant.

Keywords: Jalkumbhi, Pistia startiotes, Famine food, Phyto remedy

How to Cite?: Dr. Neha Shrivastava, Dr. S. K. Mathur, "Beneficial Uses of Jalkumbhi (PISTIA STRATIOTES) for Animals, Human Life and Ecosystem", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 648-650, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25812202457, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25812202457