Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
annetii
ID:
1116728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tardieu

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 332. 1953

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116066

Common Names

  • Oleandra annetii
  • Annet's Oleandra
  • Annet's Fern

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Description

Oleandra annetii (also called Annet's Oleandra, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Oleandraceae. It is native to the Philippines. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oleandra annetii is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oleandra annetii has small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oleandra annetii is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be kept moist and in partial shade, and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Oleandra annetii

Oleandra annetii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and wetlands.