Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
angustatus
ID:
1035732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor) B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Cat. Brio. Bolivia 251 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035070

Common Names

  • Leskeadelphus angustatus
  • Angustatus Leskeadelphus
  • Leskeadelphus's Angustatus

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Description

Leskeadelphus angustatus (also called Narrow-Leaved Leskeadelphus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white or pinkish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Leskeadelphus angustatus is a species of fern that is native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to provide ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a filler in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leskeadelphus angustatus has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskeadelphus angustatus is a fern native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic fern that grows on trees and rocks in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a greenhouse or terrarium.

Where to Find Leskeadelphus angustatus

Leskeadelphus angustatus is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open areas.

Species in the Leskeadelphus genus

Species in the Leskeaceae family

Fabronidium guatemaliense, Haplocladium parvulum, Haplocladium angustifolium, Haplocladium discolor, Haplocladium gracilisetum, Haplocladium jacquemontii, Haplocladium larminatii, Haplocladium microphyllum, Haplocladium percapillatum, Haplocladium persistens, Haplocladium porphyropelma, Haplocladium schimperi, Haplocladium stratosum, Haplocladium strictulum, Haplocladium virginianum, Haplocladium plumulosum, Haplocladium perparaphyllum, Haplocladium vestitum, Haplocladium kiusiuense, Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa, Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa, Leptocladium sinense, Leskea plumaria, Leskea polenburgii, Leskea polycarpa, Leskea riparia, Leskea scabrinervis, Leskea subacuminata, Leskea subfiliramea, Leskea vaucheri, Leskea australis, Leskea brevifolia, Leskea catenularia, Leskea consanguinea, Leskea filivaga, Leskea gracilescens, Leskea guineensis, Leskea hyloapiculata, Leskea integra, Leskea latifolia, Leskea mauritiana, Leskea obscura, Leskea filaria, Leskea leskeoides, Leskea perstricta, Leskea moravica, Leskea sublaevifolia, Leskea acuminata, Leskea schiedeana, Leskeadelphus angustatus,

References

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100353800: Based on data supplied by Bryonames