Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 110 (1801)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128266
Common Names
- Psilotum complanatum
- Complanate Psilotum
- Complanate Whisk Fern
Description
Psilotum complanatum (also called 'Whisk Fern', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodlands, and is often found in moist, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Psilotum complanatum is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psilotum complanatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark-brown and elliptical in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psilotum complanatum can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Psilotum complanatum
Psilotum complanatum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Psilotum genus
Species in the Psilotaceae family
Psilotum nudum,
Psilotum complanatum,
Psilotum intermedium,
Tmesipteris sigmatifolia,
Tmesipteris lanceolata,
Tmesipteris oblongifolia,
Tmesipteris vanuatensis,
Tmesipteris vieillardii,
Tmesipteris tannensis,
Tmesipteris ovata,
Tmesipteris parva,
Tmesipteris truncata,
Tmesipteris solomonensis,
Tmesipteris norfolkensis,
Tmesipteris zamorarum,
Tmesipteris gracilis,
Tmesipteris horomaka,
Tmesipteris elongata,