Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
townsonii
ID:
657163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. : 420 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656495

Common Names

  • Dracophyllum townsonii
  • Townson's Dracophyllum
  • Townson's-leaved Dracophyllum

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Description

Dracophyllum townsonii (also called Townson'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 townsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracophyllum townsonii are small and white. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracophyllum townsonii is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Dracophyllum townsonii

Dracophyllum townsonii can be found in New Zealand.

Dracophyllum townsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum townsonii?

Dracophyllum townsonii

What is the common name of Dracophyllum townsonii?

Townson's Dracophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Dracophyllum townsonii?

It is found in New Zealand, growing in rocky or grassy places

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