Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
163232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack) J.F.Maxwell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 35(2): 216 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162561

Common Names

  • Exigua Shield Fern
  • Exigua Wood Fern
  • Exigua Fern

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Synonyms

  • Allomorphia capillaris Cogn. ex Ridl. [unknown]
  • Allomorphia exigua Blume [unknown]
  • Allomorphia porphyranthera Ridl. [unknown]
  • Allomorphia sumatrana Boerl. & Koord. [unknown]
  • Melastoma exiguum Jack [unknown]

Description

Oxyspora exigua (also called 'Slender Oxyspora', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as tropical forests, woodlands, and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Oxyspora exigua 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, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oxyspora exigua are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxyspora exigua can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.

Where to Find Oxyspora exigua

Oxyspora exigua is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Oxyspora exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxyspora exigua?

Oxyspora exigua

What are the common names of Oxyspora exigua?

Exiguous oxyspora

What is the natural habitat of Oxyspora exigua?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and rocky slopes

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

William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
J.F. Maxwell (1945-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Maxwell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912922-1: Based on the initial data import