Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
loretii
ID:
539276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rouy & E.G.Camus) P.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Quatre Fl. France : 663 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538608

Common Names

  • Loret's Fern
  • Mountain Fern
  • Pinnate Fern

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Synonyms

  • Chaerophyllum loretii Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]

Description

Anthrichaerophyllum loretii (also called Loret's Anthrichaerophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and has long, lance-shaped fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Anthrichaerophyllum loretii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthrichaerophyllum loretii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthrichaerophyllum loretii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several parts and each part can be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Anthrichaerophyllum loretii

Anthrichaerophyllum loretii is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Zambia.

Anthrichaerophyllum loretii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthrichaerophyllum loretii?

Anthrichaerophyllum loretii

What are the common names of Anthrichaerophyllum loretii?

Loret's Anthrichaerophyllum

What is the habitat of Anthrichaerophyllum loretii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Anthrichaerophyllum genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2641790: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Victor Fournier (1877-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fourn.' in the authors string.