Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sturm ex Mart.) C.V.Morton
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28, n.° 1: 16 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118957
Common Names
- Dicranopteris schomburgkiana
- Schomburgk's Dicranopteris
- Schomburgk's Fork Fern
Description
Dicranopteris schomburgkiana (also called clubmoss, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, creeping plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has short, erect stems and linear leaves that are arranged in a whorl. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranopteris schomburgkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicranopteris schomburgkiana has small, yellowish-green flowers and produces small, round, yellowish-brown seeds. The seedlings have a single, unbranched stem with two rows of small, triangular, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicranopteris schomburgkiana is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy species that can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).
Where to Find Dicranopteris schomburgkiana
Dicranopteris schomburgkiana is native to tropical rainforests in South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Species in the Dicranopteris genus
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,
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,