Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
turkestana
ID:
217072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 18: 30 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216401

Common Names

  • Hypogomphia turkestana
  • Turkestan Hypogomphia
  • Turkestan Hypogomphia Moss

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Synonyms

  • Hypogomphia elatior (Regel) Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Hypogomphia nana Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hypogomphia turkestanica Regel [unknown]
  • Hypogomphia turkestanica elatior Regel [unknown]

Description

Hypogomphia turkestana (also called Turkestan Hypogomphia, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the temperate forests of Central Asia. It is a small fern, growing to a height of 0.5 m (1.6 ft). Its fronds are pinnate, with leaflets arranged in a feather-like pattern. Its sori are round, and its sporangia are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Hypogomphia turkestana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypogomphia turkestana has small, purple flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypogomphia turkestana is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be from healthy, disease-free plants. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained, sunny position.

Where to Find Hypogomphia turkestana

Hypogomphia turkestana can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Hypogomphia turkestana FAQ

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Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Hypogomphia turkestana?

Turkestan Hypogomphia

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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