Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
traversii
ID:
657164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 2: 736 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656496

Common Names

  • Dracophyllum traversii
  • Travers' Dracophyllum
  • Travers' -leaved Dracophyllum

Searching for Dracophyllum traversii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dracophyllum traversii (also called Travers' 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 traversii 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 traversii are small and white. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

Searching for Dracophyllum traversii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dracophyllum traversii 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 traversii

Dracophyllum traversii can be found in New Zealand.

Dracophyllum traversii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum traversii?

Dracophyllum traversii

What is the common name of Dracophyllum traversii?

Travers' Dracophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Dracophyllum traversii?

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