Decalobanthus sumatranus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatranus
ID:
1040412
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ooststr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 99 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039750
Common Names
- Decalobanthus sumatranus
- Sumatran Decalobanthus
- Sumatran Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Decalobanthus sumatranus (also called Sumatran Decalobanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady, and well-drained soils in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Decalobanthus sumatranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Decalobanthus sumatranus has small yellow flowers that produce small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Decalobanthus sumatranus is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows in humid, shady places. It is propagated by spores, which are spread by wind or water. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once the plants have germinated, they should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a shady, humid environment.
Where to Find Decalobanthus sumatranus
Decalobanthus sumatranus is native to the tropical forests of Sumatra.
Species in the Decalobanthus genus
Decalobanthus sumatranus, Decalobanthus bracteatus, Decalobanthus boisianus, Decalobanthus bimbim, Decalobanthus peltatus, Decalobanthus pacificus, Decalobanthus korthalsianus, Decalobanthus mammosus, Decalobanthus pulcher, Decalobanthus similis, Decalobanthus borneensis, Decalobanthus eberhardtii, Decalobanthus elmeri,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267741-1: Based on the initial data import