Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Psilotales
Genus:
Species:
complanatum
ID:
1128928

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

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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.

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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

References