Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bakh.f.) J.F.Maxwell
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 35(2): 217 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162564
Common Names
- Oxyspora sagittata
- Arrow-leaf Oxyspora
- Arrow-leafed Oxyspora
Synonyms
- Allomorphia sagittata Bakh.f. [unknown]
Description
Oxyspora sagittata (also called 'Arrow-shaped 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 sagittata 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 sagittata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxyspora sagittata is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to tropical Asia. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Oxyspora sagittata
Oxyspora sagittata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Oxyspora sagittata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyspora sagittata?
Oxyspora sagittata
What are the common names of Oxyspora sagittata?
Sagittate oxyspora
What is the natural habitat of Oxyspora sagittata?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and rocky slopes
Species in the Oxyspora genus
Oxyspora acutangula,
Oxyspora floribunda,
Oxyspora hirta,
Oxyspora hispida,
Oxyspora macrophylla,
Oxyspora racemosa,
Oxyspora scabrida,
Oxyspora senguptae,
Oxyspora stellulata,
Oxyspora sumatrana,
Oxyspora microflora,
Oxyspora auriculata,
Oxyspora beccarii,
Oxyspora bullata,
Oxyspora cordata,
Oxyspora exigua,
Oxyspora ovata,
Oxyspora sagittata,
Oxyspora sublepidota,
Oxyspora umbellata,
Oxyspora wrayi,
Oxyspora paniculata,
Oxyspora howellii,
Oxyspora yunnanensis,
Oxyspora vagans,
Oxyspora curtisii,
Oxyspora longisetosa,
Oxyspora cernua,
Oxyspora balansae,
Oxyspora teretipetiolata,
Oxyspora urophylla,
Oxyspora hirticalyx,
Oxyspora longifolia,
Oxyspora decidua,
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,