Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cockaynianum
ID:
657072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Du Rietz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 24: 375 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656404

Common Names

  • Cockaynianum Dracophyllum
  • Cockaynianum Dragon Leaf
  • Cockaynianum Dragon Plant

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Description

Dracophyllum cockaynianum (also called Cockayne's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen fern native to New Zealand. It has long, narrow fronds and small, brown spores. It grows in moist, shady forests in New Zealand.

Uses & Benefits

Dracophyllum cockaynianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracophyllum cockaynianum are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracophyllum cockaynianum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dracophyllum cockaynianum

Dracophyllum cockaynianum can be found in New Zealand.

Dracophyllum cockaynianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum cockaynianum?

Dracophyllum cockaynianum

What is the common name of Dracophyllum cockaynianum?

Cockayne's Dracophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Dracophyllum cockaynianum?

Montane to subalpine forest

Species in the Dracophyllum genus

Dracophyllum acerosum, Dracophyllum adamsii, Dracophyllum alticola, Dracophyllum arboreum, Dracophyllum arcuatum, Dracophyllum balansae, Dracophyllum cockaynianum, Dracophyllum cosmelioides, Dracophyllum densiflorum, Dracophyllum densum, Dracophyllum elegantissimum, Dracophyllum erectum, Dracophyllum filifolium, Dracophyllum fiordense, Dracophyllum fitzgeraldii, Dracophyllum insulare, Dracophyllum involucratum, Dracophyllum kirkii, Dracophyllum latifolium, Dracophyllum lessonianum, Dracophyllum longifolium, Dracophyllum mackeeanum, Dracophyllum macranthum, Dracophyllum marginatum, Dracophyllum marmoricola, Dracophyllum matthewsii, Dracophyllum menziesii, Dracophyllum milligani, Dracophyllum minimum, Dracophyllum muscoides, Dracophyllum oceanicum, Dracophyllum oliveri, Dracophyllum ophioliticum, Dracophyllum ouaiemense, Dracophyllum paludosum, Dracophyllum palustre, Dracophyllum patens, Dracophyllum pearsonii, Dracophyllum politum, Dracophyllum pronum, Dracophyllum prostratum, Dracophyllum pubescens, Dracophyllum pyramidale, Dracophyllum ramosum, Dracophyllum recurvum, Dracophyllum rosmarinifolium, Dracophyllum saxicola, Dracophyllum sayeri, Dracophyllum scoparium, Dracophyllum secundum,

Species in the Ericaceae family