Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
jagoanum
ID:
154389

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & Bostock

Source:
ipni

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 48: 708 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153718

Common Names

  • Jagoan's Antrophyum
  • Jagoan's Fern
  • Jagoan's Shieldfern

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Description

Antrophyum jagoanum (also called Jagoan 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 jagoanum 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 jagoanum 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 jagoanum 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 jagoanum

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

Antrophyum jagoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antrophyum jagoanum?

Antrophyum jagoanum

What is the common name of Antrophyum jagoanum?

Jagoanum Fern

What is the natural habitat of Antrophyum jagoanum?

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

References

David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Peter Bostock (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bostock' in the authors string.