Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
obtusatum
ID:
850655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 340 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849990

Common Names

  • Arthrostylidium obtusatum
  • Obtuse Arthrostylidium
  • Obtuse Jointgrass

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Description

Arthrostylidium obtusatum (also called Obtusatum Arthrostylidium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, pinnate fronds. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrostylidium obtusatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arthrostylidium obtusatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrostylidium obtusatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate some drought. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or fall and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge.

Where to Find Arthrostylidium obtusatum

Arthrostylidium obtusatum is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.

Arthrostylidium obtusatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthrostylidium obtusatum?

Arthrostylidium obtusatum

What is the family of Arthrostylidium obtusatum?

Poaceae

Where is Arthrostylidium obtusatum found?

Central and South America

Species in the Arthrostylidium genus

Arthrostylidium auriculatum, Arthrostylidium canaliculatum, Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense, Arthrostylidium cubense, Arthrostylidium distichum, Arthrostylidium ekmanii, Arthrostylidium excelsum, Arthrostylidium fimbriatum, Arthrostylidium fimbrinodum, Arthrostylidium grandifolium, Arthrostylidium haitiense, Arthrostylidium judziewiczii, Arthrostylidium longiflorum, Arthrostylidium merostachyoides, Arthrostylidium multispicatum, Arthrostylidium obtusatum, Arthrostylidium pubescens, Arthrostylidium punctulatum, Arthrostylidium reflexum, Arthrostylidium sarmentosum, Arthrostylidium scandens, Arthrostylidium schomburgkii, Arthrostylidium simpliciusculum, Arthrostylidium urbanii, Arthrostylidium venezuelae, Arthrostylidium virolinense, Arthrostylidium youngianum, Arthrostylidium berryi, Arthrostylidium cachimboense,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20918-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].