Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
1113428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kaulf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Enum. Filic. 198. 1824 [8 Apr-28 May 1824] ; & HB. 394. Chr. 58. NPfl. 301

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112766

Common Names

  • Antrophyum lanceolatum
  • Lanceolate Antrophyum
  • Lanceolate Antrophyum Fern

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Description

Antrophyum lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical Americas. It is a small, delicate fern with a creeping rhizome, and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is found in moist, shady habitats, often on limestone outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Antrophyum lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating wounds, skin diseases, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antrophyum lanceolatum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antrophyum lanceolatum is a fern species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial fern that prefers moist, well-drained soils in a partially shaded area. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Antrophyum lanceolatum

Antrophyum lanceolatum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

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-26607001: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.