Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
470942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) Melch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 21: 151 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470274

Common Names

  • Ploiarium Pulcherrimum
  • Pulcherrimum Ploiarium
  • Ploiarium

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Synonyms

  • Archytaea pulcherrima Becc. [unknown]

Description

Ploiarium pulcherrimum (also called Beautiful Ploiarium, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Africa. It has a short, creeping rhizome and a single, fleshy, ovate-lanceolate leaf. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ploiarium pulcherrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ploiarium pulcherrimum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ploiarium pulcherrimum is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ploiarium pulcherrimum

Ploiarium pulcherrimum can be found in the Andes Mountains in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Ploiarium pulcherrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ploiarium pulcherrimum?

Ploiarium pulcherrimum

What is the common name of Ploiarium pulcherrimum?

Beautiful Ploiarium

What type of plant is Ploiarium pulcherrimum?

It is a species of fern.

Species in the Ploiarium genus

Species in the Bonnetiaceae family

Archytaea angustifolia, Archytaea triflora, Bonnetia ahogadoi, Bonnetia anceps, Bonnetia bahiensis, Bonnetia bolivarensis, Bonnetia celiae, Bonnetia chimantensis, Bonnetia cordifolia, Bonnetia crassa, Bonnetia cubensis, Bonnetia euryanthera, Bonnetia fasciculata, Bonnetia holostyla, Bonnetia huberiana, Bonnetia jauaensis, Bonnetia katleeniae, Bonnetia lanceifolia, Bonnetia liesneri, Bonnetia maguireorum, Bonnetia multinervia, Bonnetia neblinae, Bonnetia paniculata, Bonnetia ptariensis, Bonnetia roraimae, Bonnetia roseiflora, Bonnetia rubicunda, Bonnetia sessilis, Bonnetia steyermarkii, Bonnetia tepuiensis, Bonnetia tristyla, Bonnetia venulosa, Bonnetia wurdackii, Bonnetia kathleenae, Bonnetia stricta, Neotatea duidae, Neotatea neblinae, Neotatea longifolia, Neotatea colombiana, Ploiarium sessile, Ploiarium pulcherrimum, Ploiarium elegans,

References

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Hans Melchior (1894-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830393-1: Based on the initial data import