Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
triflorum
ID:
1286704

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 546 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286042

Common Names

  • Pleurothyrium triflorum
  • Triflorum Pleurothyrium
  • Triflorum Fern

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Description

Pleurothyrium triflorum (also called Three-flowered Pleurothyrium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Polypodiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized fern with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of fronds. The leaves are trifoliate and glabrous. The sori are round and borne on the underside of the fronds. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothyrium triflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of edible oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothyrium triflorum has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings are slender and have three, erect leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothyrium triflorum is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pleurothyrium triflorum

Pleurothyrium triflorum is native to China. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Pleurothyrium triflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothyrium triflorum?

Pleurothyrium triflorum

What is the common name of Pleurothyrium triflorum?

Three-flowered Pleurothyrium

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothyrium triflorum?

Dry, rocky slopes in Mexico

Species in the Pleurothyrium genus

Pleurothyrium steyermarkianum, Pleurothyrium palmanum, Pleurothyrium amapaense, Pleurothyrium undulatum, Pleurothyrium trianae, Pleurothyrium costanense, Pleurothyrium pascoense, Pleurothyrium cordatum, Pleurothyrium obscurinerve, Pleurothyrium panurense, Pleurothyrium bifidum, Pleurothyrium chrysothyrsus, Pleurothyrium cuneifolium, Pleurothyrium poeppigii, Pleurothyrium maximum, Pleurothyrium parviflorum, Pleurothyrium williamsii, Pleurothyrium amplifolium, Pleurothyrium intermedium, Pleurothyrium grandiflorum, Pleurothyrium westphalii, Pleurothyrium hexaglandulosum, Pleurothyrium brochidodromum, Pleurothyrium glabritepalum, Pleurothyrium bracteatum, Pleurothyrium vasquezii, Pleurothyrium racemosum, Pleurothyrium pilosum, Pleurothyrium marginale, Pleurothyrium synandrum, Pleurothyrium cinereum, Pleurothyrium glabrifolium, Pleurothyrium acuminatum, Pleurothyrium prancei, Pleurothyrium obovatum, Pleurothyrium crassitepalum, Pleurothyrium golfodulcense, Pleurothyrium tomentellum, Pleurothyrium pauciflorum, Pleurothyrium insigne, Pleurothyrium giganthum, Pleurothyrium tomiwahlii, Pleurothyrium immersum, Pleurothyrium oblongum, Pleurothyrium guindonii, Pleurothyrium arcuatum, Pleurothyrium bilocellatum, Pleurothyrium triflorum,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50334165: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.