Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
540592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 17: 209 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539924

Common Names

  • Aphananthe cuspidata
  • Cuspidata Aphananthe
  • Cuspidata Aphananthe Grass

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Synonyms

  • Sponia cuspidata (Blume) W.Theob. [unknown]
  • Sponia subserrata Kurz [unknown]
  • Aphananthe lissophylla Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Aphananthe lucida (Kurz) J.-F.Leroy [unknown]
  • Aphananthe yunnanensis (Hu) Grudz. [unknown]
  • Celtis reticulata Hook.f. & Thomson ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Galumpita cuspidata Blume [unknown]
  • Gironniera curranii Merr. [unknown]
  • Gironniera cuspidata (Blume) Kurz [unknown]
  • Gironniera lucida Kurz [unknown]
  • Gironniera nitida Benth. [unknown]
  • Gironniera reticulata Thwaites [unknown]
  • Gironniera thompsonii King ex A.M.Cowan & Cowan [unknown]
  • Gironniera yunnanensis Hu [unknown]
  • Helminthospermum glabrescens Thwaites ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Cyclostemon cuspidatus Blume [unknown]

Description

Aphananthe cuspidata (also called Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aphananthe cuspidata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphananthe cuspidata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphananthe cuspidata is an evergreen perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Aphananthe cuspidata

Aphananthe cuspidata can be found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Aphananthe cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphananthe cuspidata?

Aphananthe cuspidata

What is the common name of Aphananthe cuspidata?

Cuspidata

What type of plant is Aphananthe cuspidata?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643342: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.