Stephanopodium cuspidatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
1226792
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 302 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226130
Common Names
- Stephanopodium
- Cuspidatum Fern
- Stephanopodium Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stephanopodium cuspidatum (also called Cuspidate Stephanopodium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with lanceolate fronds. It is native to tropical America, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanopodium cuspidatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stephanopodium cuspidatum has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stephanopodium cuspidatum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Stephanopodium cuspidatum
Stephanopodium cuspidatum can be found in Madagascar.
Stephanopodium cuspidatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stephanopodium cuspidatum?
Stephanopodium cuspidatum
What are the common names of Stephanopodium cuspidatum?
Cuspidatum stephanopodium, cuspidate stephanopodium
What is the native range of Stephanopodium cuspidatum?
Tropical America
Species in the Stephanopodium genus
Stephanopodium estrellense, Stephanopodium peruvianum, Stephanopodium angulatum, Stephanopodium gentryi, Stephanopodium magnifolium, Stephanopodium costaricense, Stephanopodium longipedicellatum, Stephanopodium cuspidatum, Stephanopodium engleri, Stephanopodium aptotum, Stephanopodium venezuelanum, Stephanopodium sessile, Stephanopodium blanchetianum, Stephanopodium organense, Stephanopodium gracile,
Species in the Dichapetalaceae family
Dichapetalum neglectum, Dichapetalum acuminatum, Dichapetalum affine, Dichapetalum alaotrense, Dichapetalum albidum, Dichapetalum altescandens, Dichapetalum angolense, Dichapetalum arachnoideum, Dichapetalum arenarium, Dichapetalum asplundeanum, Dichapetalum axillare, Dichapetalum bangii, Dichapetalum barbatum, Dichapetalum barbosae, Dichapetalum barteri, Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides, Dichapetalum bellum, Dichapetalum berendinae, Dichapetalum bernalii, Dichapetalum bocageanum, Dichapetalum bodyi, Dichapetalum bojeri, Dichapetalum braunii, Dichapetalum brenesii, Dichapetalum bullatum, Dichapetalum chalotii, Dichapetalum chlorinum, Dichapetalum choristilum, Dichapetalum coelhoi, Dichapetalum congoense, Dichapetalum crassifolium, Dichapetalum cymosum, Dichapetalum cymulosum, Dichapetalum deflexum, Dichapetalum dewevrei, Dichapetalum dewildei, Dichapetalum dictyospermum, Dichapetalum discolor, Dichapetalum donnell-smithii, Dichapetalum edule, Dichapetalum eickii, Dichapetalum fadenii, Dichapetalum filicaule, Dichapetalum findouense, Dichapetalum foreroi, Dichapetalum froesii, Dichapetalum fructuosum, Dichapetalum gabonense, Dichapetalum gassitae, Dichapetalum gelonioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50047771: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.