Dicranopteris seminuda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seminuda
ID:
1281778
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxon
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 46: 140 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281116
Common Names
- Dicranopteris seminuda
- Dicranopteris
- Seminuda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranopteris seminuda (also called Nude Fork Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Dicranopteridaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in humid forests, often in shady places, and in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranopteris seminuda has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and its leaves are used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranopteris seminuda is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicranopteris seminuda is a tropical fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dicranopteris seminuda
Dicranopteris seminuda is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Dicranopteris seminuda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranopteris seminuda?
Dicranopteris seminuda
What is the common name of Dicranopteris seminuda?
Seminuda fern
Where is Dicranopteris seminuda found?
Dicranopteris seminuda is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50312501: Based on the initial data import
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.