Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Species:
elegantula
ID:
145421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pic.Serm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 402. 1972 publ. 1973. (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144750

Common Names

  • Dicranopteris elegantula
  • Elegant Forked Fern
  • Elegant Dicranopteris

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Description

Dicranopteris elegantula (also called elegant dicranopteris, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dicranopteridaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, ravines, and humid gullies.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranopteris elegantula is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dicranopteris elegantula are small and yellowish-green, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, with a single seedling emerging from each seed. The seedlings are slender and upright, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranopteris elegantula is an evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring and the spores should be sown in a moist, shady area in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Dicranopteris elegantula

Dicranopteris elegantula is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Dicranopteris elegantula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicranopteris elegantula?

Dicranopteris elegantula

What is the common name of Dicranopteris elegantula?

Elegant Dicranopteris

What is the natural habitat of Dicranopteris elegantula?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Gleicheniaceae family

Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda, Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum, Gleichenella pectinata, Gleichenia abscida, Gleichenia mendellii, Gleichenia punctulata, Gleichenia polypodioides, Gleichenia owhyhensis, Gleichenia litoralis, Gleichenia boryi,