Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.G.Bergh
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(6): 1434. 2017 [22 Dec 2017]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422125
Common Names
- Arrowsmithia pulvinaris
- Pulvinaris Arrowsmithia
- Arrowsmithia Cushion-Like
Description
Arrowsmithia pulvinaris (also called 'Pulvinaris Arrowsmithia' and 'Pulvinaris Fern', among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and simple, ovate to lanceolate fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arrowsmithia pulvinaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arrowsmithia pulvinaris has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arrowsmithia pulvinaris is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Arrowsmithia pulvinaris
Arrowsmithia pulvinaris is native to tropical Africa.
Arrowsmithia pulvinaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arrowsmithia pulvinaris?
Arrowsmithia pulvinaris
What is the common name of Arrowsmithia pulvinaris?
Pulvinaris fern
Where is Arrowsmithia pulvinaris native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Arrowsmithia genus
Arrowsmithia styphelioides,
Arrowsmithia conferta,
Arrowsmithia corymbosa,
Arrowsmithia deflexa,
Arrowsmithia glandulosa,
Arrowsmithia hamata,
Arrowsmithia revoluta,
Arrowsmithia tenuifolia,
Arrowsmithia abyssinica,
Arrowsmithia ericifolia,
Arrowsmithia pulvinaris,
Arrowsmithia sororis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,