Leucostegia pallida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
141442
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mett.) Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 34: 252. 1927
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140771
Common Names
- Pallida Leucostegia
- Pallida Fern
- Leucostegia pallida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucostegia pallida (also called Pale Strap Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Davalliaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucostegia pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucostegia pallida is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucostegia pallida is a rhizomatous, evergreen fern that is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Propagate by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Leucostegia pallida
Leucostegia pallida is found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Leucostegia pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucostegia pallida?
Leucostegia pallida
What is the family of Leucostegia pallida?
Dryopteridaceae
Where is Leucostegia pallida found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Leucostegia genus
Species in the Hypodematiaceae family
Hypodematium phegopteroideum, Hypodematium villosum, Hypodematium crenatum, Hypodematium glabrius, Hypodematium fordii, Hypodematium glanduloso-pilosum, Hypodematium gracile, Hypodematium squamuloso-pilosum, Hypodematium sinense, Hypodematium daochengense, Hypodematium glabrum, Hypodematium glandulosum, Hypodematium delicatulum, Hypodematium boonkerdii, Leucostegia pallida, Leucostegia truncata,
References
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17338240-1: Based on the initial data import