Antrophyum callifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callifolium
ID:
1129052
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 111 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128390
Common Names
- Antrophyum callifolium
- Callifolium Antrophyum
- Callifolium Hairy Fern
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Antrophyum callifolium (also called 'Callifolium Fern', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern 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
Antrophyum callifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antrophyum callifolium has small yellow flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antrophyum callifolium is a hardy, evergreen fern that is propagated by division or spores. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by spores, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a sterile, moist medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, humid place until the spores germinate.
Where to Find Antrophyum callifolium
Antrophyum callifolium is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.
Species in the Antrophyum genus
Antrophyum annetii, Antrophyum austroqueenslandicum, Antrophyum brassii, Antrophyum costatum, Antrophyum jagoanum, Antrophyum lancifolium, Antrophyum lessonii, Antrophyum megistophyllum, Antrophyum ovatum, Antrophyum ponapense, Antrophyum simulans, Antrophyum smithii, Antrophyum strictum, Antrophyum subfalcatum, Antrophyum formosanum, Antrophyum bivittatum, Antrophyum trivittatum, Antrophyum immersum, Antrophyum malgassicum, Antrophyum boryanum, Antrophyum mannianum, Antrophyum guayanense, Antrophyum lanceolatum, Antrophyum obovatum, Antrophyum parvulum, Antrophyum vittarioides, Antrophyum latifolium, Antrophyum plantagineum, Antrophyum reticulatum, Antrophyum sessilifolium, Antrophyum henryi, Antrophyum callifolium, Antrophyum castaneum, Antrophyum novae-caledoniae, Antrophyum ledermannii, Antrophyum semicostatum, Antrophyum williamsii, Antrophyum immersum, Antrophyum immersum,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26625438: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.