Tmesipteris solomonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Psilotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solomonensis
ID:
1315916
Status:
valid
Authors:
Braithwaite
Source:
ipni
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Brit. Fern Gaz. 10: 302. 1973. (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328370
Common Names
- Tmesipteris solomonensis
- Solomon's Cloak Fern
- Fork Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tmesipteris solomonensis (also called Solomon’s fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Tmesipteridaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a frond that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tmesipteris solomonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tmesipteris solomonensis has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tmesipteris solomonensis is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Tmesipteris solomonensis
Tmesipteris solomonensis can be found in the Solomon Islands.
Tmesipteris solomonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tmesipteris solomonensis?
Tmesipteris solomonensis
What is the common name of Tmesipteris solomonensis?
Solomon Islands tmesipteris
What type of plant is Tmesipteris solomonensis?
Fern-ally
Species in the Tmesipteris genus
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,
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,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17462780-1: Based on the initial data import