Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
costatum
ID:
154379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alderw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 18: 17, t. 2, f. 2 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153708

Common Names

  • Costa's Antrophyum
  • Costa's Fern
  • Costa's Shieldfern

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Description

Antrophyum costatum (also called Costate Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Antrophyaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. This fern is found in tropical moist lowland forests, growing on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Antrophyum costatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter to wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antrophyum costatum is white and has six petals. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antrophyum costatum is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Antrophyum costatum

Antrophyum costatum can be found in the rainforests of Queensland, Australia

Antrophyum costatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antrophyum costatum?

Antrophyum costatum

What is the common name of Antrophyum costatum?

Costatum Fern

What is the natural habitat of Antrophyum costatum?

Moist woods, thickets, and stream banks

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