Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
cumingii
ID:
1116715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 61(3): 122. 1971 [15 Nov 1971]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116053

Common Names

  • Stenochlaena cumingii
  • Cuming's Stenochlaena
  • Cuming's Moonwort

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Description

Stenochlaena cumingii (also called Cuming's Stenochlaena, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stenochlaena cumingii is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenochlaena cumingii has small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenochlaena cumingii is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be kept moist and in partial shade, and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stenochlaena cumingii

Stenochlaena cumingii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and wetlands.

Species in the Blechnaceae family