Odontosoria wrightiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightiana
ID:
1265269
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxon
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 164, pl. 3 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264607
Common Names
- Odontosoria Wrightiana
- Wrightiana
- Wrightiana Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontosoria wrightiana (also called Wright's beak-rush, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Central America, specifically Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. It typically grows in wet, marshy areas, such as in swamps and near lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Odontosoria wrightiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontosoria wrightiana has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oblong shape. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Odontosoria wrightiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Odontosoria wrightiana
Odontosoria wrightiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.
Odontosoria wrightiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontosoria wrightiana?
Odontosoria wrightiana
What are the common names of Odontosoria wrightiana?
Common names of Odontosoria wrightiana include Wright's fern and Wright's scaly fern.
Where is Odontosoria wrightiana found?
Odontosoria wrightiana is found in Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Odontosoria genus
Odontosoria afra, Odontosoria colombiana, Odontosoria deltoidea, Odontosoria flexuosa, Odontosoria reyesii, Odontosoria veitchii, Odontosoria quadripinnata, Odontosoria krameri, Odontosoria flabellifolia, Odontosoria aculeata, Odontosoria odontolabia, Odontosoria melleri, Odontosoria guatemalensis, Odontosoria schlechtendalii, Odontosoria chinensis, Odontosoria gymnogrammoides, Odontosoria africana, Odontosoria biflora, Odontosoria jenmanii, Odontosoria fumarioides, Odontosoria retusa, Odontosoria wrightiana, Odontosoria scandens, Odontosoria minutula, Odontosoria yaeyamensis, Odontosoria intermedia, Odontosoria alutacea, Odontosoria madagascariensis, Odontosoria humbertii, Odontosoria goudotiana,
Species in the Lindsaeaceae family
Lindsaea agatii, Lindsaea chrysolepis, Lindsaea falciformis, Lindsaea francii, Lindsaea hainaniana, Lindsaea imrayana, Lindsaea interrupta, Lindsaea jarrettiana, Lindsaea kalimantanensis, Lindsaea lherminieri, Lindsaea malabarica, Lindsaea paralellogramma, Lindsaea pseudohemiptera, Lindsaea pumila, Lindsaea salomonis, Lindsaea schizophylla, Lindsaea societatis, Lindsaea venusta, Lindsaea vieillardii, Lindsaea coursii, Lindsaea humbertii, Lindsaea digitata, Lindsaea merrillii, Lindsaea plicata, Lindsaea cultrata, Lindsaea goudotiana, Lindsaea ensifolia, Lindsaea heterophylla, Lindsaea oxyphylla, Lindsaea orbiculata, Lindsaea leptophylla, Lindsaea lancea, Lindsaea portoricensis, Lindsaea quadrangularis, Lindsaea stricta, Lindsaea javanensis, Lindsaea arcuata, Lindsaea spruceana, Lindsaea divaricata, Lindsaea guianensis, Lindsaea schomburgkii, Lindsaea falcata, Lindsaea latifrons, Lindsaea hemiglossa, Lindsaea feei, Lindsaea taeniata, Lindsaea ulei, Lindsaea yaeyamensis, Lindsaea cyclophylla, Lindsaea rigidiuscula,
References
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:172552-2: Based on the initial data import