Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bonati) T.Yamaz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 53: 100 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035243
Common Names
- Scolophyllum ilicifolium
- Holly-Leaved Scolophyllum
- Holly-Leaved False Foxglove
Description
Scolophyllum ilicifolium (also called Scolophyllum ilicifolium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in forests, on rocks, and in other moist places.
Uses & Benefits
Scolophyllum ilicifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Scolophyllum ilicifolium flower is white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scolophyllum ilicifolium is a perennial shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Scolophyllum ilicifolium
Scolophyllum ilicifolium can be found in India.
Species in the Scolophyllum genus
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense,
Artanema fimbriatum,
Artanema longifolium,
Bampsia lawalreana,
Bampsia symoensiana,
Bonnaya antipoda,
Bonnaya ciliata,
Bonnaya multiflora,
Bonnaya oppositifolia,
Bonnaya ruellioides,
Bonnaya tenuifolia,
Bonnaya veronicifolia,
Bonnaya cephalantha,
Bonnaya succosa,
Bonnaya zanzibarica,
Bonnaya sanpabloensis,
Bonnaya cowiei,
Bonnaya aculeata,
Bonnaya milindii,
Bonnaya gracilis,
Bonnaya peduncularis,
Craterostigma alatum,
Craterostigma hirsutum,
Craterostigma lanceolatum,
Craterostigma lindernioides,
Craterostigma longicarpum,
Craterostigma plantagineum,
Craterostigma pumilum,
Craterostigma purpureum,
Craterostigma smithii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma abyssinicum,
Craterostigma angolense,
Craterostigma engleri,
Craterostigma gossweileri,
Craterostigma kigomense,
Craterostigma newtonii,
Craterostigma niamniamense,
Craterostigma nummulariifolium,
Craterostigma stuhlmannii,
Craterostigma sudanicum,
Craterostigma syncerus,
Craterostigma tanzanicum,
Craterostigma yaundense,
Craterostigma sessiliflorum,
Craterostigma pusillum,
Craterostigma loitense,
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808973-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].