Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mattf.) Timaná
Source:
tro
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Lundellia 20: 8 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276565
Common Names
- Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha
- Four-Row Pycnophyllopsis
- Four-Row Pycnophyllum
Description
Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha (also called 'Tetrasticha Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Pteridaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha has white flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha is an epiphytic fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be grown from spores, but it can take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha
Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha?
Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha
What is the family of Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha?
Polypodiaceae
Where is Pycnophyllopsis tetrasticha found?
Central America
Species in the Pycnophyllopsis genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
Martín E. Timaná: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Timaná' in the authors string.