Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
wongprasertii
ID:
485630

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Kato

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 57: 42 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484962

Common Names

  • Polypleurum wongprasertii
  • Wongprasert's Polypleurum
  • Wongprasert's Fern

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Description

Polypleurum wongprasertii (also called Wongprasert's Polypleurum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical forests. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Polypleurum wongprasertii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its wood is also used for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polypleurum wongprasertii has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polypleurum wongprasertii is a perennial herb native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Polypleurum wongprasertii

Polypleurum wongprasertii is found in Thailand.

Polypleurum wongprasertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polypleurum wongprasertii?

Polypleurum wongprasertii

What type of plant is Polypleurum wongprasertii?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Polypleurum wongprasertii grow?

It is native to Thailand

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,