Status:
valid
Authors:
Dangeard
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Botaniste 2: 212 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119706
Common Names
- Vieillardii Tmesipteris
- Vieillard's Tmesipteris
- Vieillard's Fork Fern
Description
Tmesipteris vieillardii (also called Vieillard's Tmesipteris, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America. It is an epiphyte, growing on tree trunks and branches in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tmesipteris vieillardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tmesipteris vieillardii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tmesipteris vieillardii is a small fern that grows in moist, shady locations. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tmesipteris vieillardii
Tmesipteris vieillardii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.
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,