Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam., ed. 2. 14e: 45 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901648
Common Names
- Stereochlaena cameronii
- Cameron's Stereochlaena
- Cameron's Fern
Description
Stereochlaena cameronii (also called 'Cameron's Stereochlaena', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is a small, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and short, erect fronds. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and it is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stereochlaena cameronii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stereochlaena cameronii has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stereochlaena cameronii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud or shoot per section. These sections should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Stereochlaena cameronii
Stereochlaena cameronii is native to the eastern United States and can be found in dry, open habitats.
Stereochlaena cameronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereochlaena cameronii?
Stereochlaena cameronii
What is the common name of Stereochlaena cameronii?
Cameron's palm
What is the natural habitat of Stereochlaena cameronii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Stereochlaena genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423059-1: 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].