Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
smithii
ID:
154404

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bishop Mus. 141: 11, f.3. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153733

Common Names

  • Smith's Antrophyum
  • Antrophyum Smithii
  • Antrophyum Smithii Fern

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Description

Antrophyum smithii (also called Smith’s Polypody, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is usually found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Antrophyum smithii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antrophyum smithii is a small, white-greenish, three-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, triangular-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antrophyum smithii is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and the Philippines. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Antrophyum smithii

Antrophyum smithii is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Antrophyum smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antrophyum smithii?

Antrophyum smithii

What is the common name of Antrophyum smithii?

Smithii Fern

What is the natural habitat of Antrophyum smithii?

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