Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaulf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Enum. Filic. : 197 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001125082
Common Names
- Antrophyum plantagineum
- Plantagineum Bird's Nest Fern
- Plantagineum's Bird's Nest Fern
Description
Antrophyum plantagineum (also called Plantain-Leaved Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a species of ferns in the Antrophyaceae family. It is a small, upright, evergreen perennial plant with short, creeping stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia, and grows in shady, moist, and humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Antrophyum plantagineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make medicine to treat fever, headache, and other conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antrophyum plantagineum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antrophyum plantagineum is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Antrophyum plantagineum
Antrophyum plantagineum is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
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