Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cosmelioides
ID:
657076

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 80: 15 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656408

Common Names

  • Cosmelioides Dracophyllum
  • Cosmelioides Dragon Leaf
  • Cosmelioides Dragon Plant

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Synonyms

  • Dracophyllum gracile Brongn. & Gris [illegitimate]

Description

Dracophyllum cosmelioides (also called Cosmelioides 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 cosmelioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive white 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 flower of Dracophyllum cosmelioides is small, white and four-petaled. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, white leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracophyllum cosmelioides 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 cosmelioides

Dracophyllum cosmelioides can be found in New Zealand.

Dracophyllum cosmelioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum cosmelioides?

Dracophyllum cosmelioides

What is the common name of Dracophyllum cosmelioides?

Cosmelioid Dracophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Dracophyllum cosmelioides?

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