Drymophloeus litigiosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litigiosus
ID:
946995
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Becc.) H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Principes 13: 76 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946333
Common Names
- Drymophloeus litigiosus
- Litigious Drymophloeus
- Litigious Narrow-Leaf Drymophloeus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drymophloeus litigiosus (also called African fern-leaf, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical Africa. It has a creeping rhizome and is found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Drymophloeus litigiosus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Drymophloeus litigiosus has a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Drymophloeus litigiosus is a terrestrial orchid which is best grown in a potting mix of medium-grade fir bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the plant. The division should be done when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Drymophloeus litigiosus
Drymophloeus litigiosus can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Species in the Drymophloeus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-64732: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.