Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ipni
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Flora 14: 520 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161405
Common Names
- Pachycentria constricta
- Constricted Pachycentria
- Constricted Fern
Synonyms
- Melastoma constrictum Blume [unknown]
- Pachycentria cordata Korth. ex Blume [unknown]
- Pachycentria elliptica Blume [unknown]
- Pachycentria formicaria Merr. [unknown]
- Pachycentria javanensis Hochr. [unknown]
- Pachycentria junghuhniana Miq. [unknown]
- Pachycentria lanceolata O.Schwartz [unknown]
- Pachycentria laxiflora Blume [unknown]
- Pachycentria macrorhiza Becc. [unknown]
- Pachycentria oligosperma O.Schwartz [unknown]
- Pachycentria rigida Blume [unknown]
- Pachycentria tuberculata Korth. [unknown]
- Pachycentria varingaefolia Moritzi [unknown]
- Pachycentria zollingeriana Naudin [unknown]
Description
Pachycentria constricta (also called Constricted Pachycentria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, typically in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycentria constricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pachycentria constricta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachycentria constricta is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be grown in partial shade and in an area with good air circulation. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pachycentria constricta
Pachycentria constricta is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Pachycentria constricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachycentria constricta?
Pachycentria constricta
What is the common name of Pachycentria constricta?
No common name
What is the family of Pachycentria constricta?
Aspleniaceae
Species in the Pachycentria genus
Pachycentria hanseniana,
Pachycentria pulverulenta,
Pachycentria vogelkopensis,
Pachycentria constricta,
Pachycentria glauca,
Pachycentria microsperma,
Pachycentria microstyla,
Pachycentria varingaefolia,
Pachycentria tuberosa,
Pachycentria tuberosa,
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,