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
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.
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,