Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
159390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Triana

Source:
ipni

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 75 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158719

Common Names

  • Griffithii Anerincleistus
  • Anerincleistus Griffithii
  • Griffithii Anerincleistus

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Synonyms

  • Anerincleistus helferi Hook.f. ex Triana [unknown]
  • Anerincleistus rudis (Ridl.) M.P.Nayar [unknown]
  • Phaulanthus griffithii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Phaulanthus helferi Ridl. [unknown]
  • Phaulanthus rudis Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Anerincleistus griffithii (also called Griffith's Rock-fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on the surface of other plants. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anerincleistus griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anerincleistus griffithii has small, yellow flowers with purple anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anerincleistus griffithii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings, layering or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Anerincleistus griffithii

Anerincleistus griffithii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anerincleistus griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anerincleistus griffithii?

Anerincleistus griffithii

What is the common name of Anerincleistus griffithii?

Griffith's Anerincleistus

What is the natural habitat of Anerincleistus griffithii?

Dry, rocky slopes and outcrops

Species in the Anerincleistus genus

Anerincleistus acuminatissimus, Anerincleistus curtisii, Anerincleistus dispar, Anerincleistus floribundus, Anerincleistus fruticosus, Anerincleistus grandiflorus, Anerincleistus griffithii, Anerincleistus hirsutus, Anerincleistus macranthus, Anerincleistus macrophyllus, Anerincleistus pauciflorus, Anerincleistus pedunculatus, Anerincleistus philippinensis, Anerincleistus pulchra, Anerincleistus setulosus, Anerincleistus barbatus, Anerincleistus fasciculatus, Anerincleistus bracteatus, Anerincleistus bullatus, Anerincleistus cornutus, Anerincleistus cyathocalyx, Anerincleistus echinatus, Anerincleistus hispidissimus, Anerincleistus angustifolius, Anerincleistus phyllagathoides, Anerincleistus purpureus, Anerincleistus quintuplinervis, Anerincleistus rupicola, Anerincleistus sertuliferum, Anerincleistus setosus, Anerincleistus stipularis, Anerincleistus monticola, Anerincleistus glomeratus,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:566216-1: Based on the initial data import