Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. Tert. : 138 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255932
Common Names
- Aurantiaca Pityrogramma
- Pityrogramma aurantiaca
- Aurantiaca Pityrogramma
Description
Pityrogramma aurantiaca (also called Pityrogramma aurantiaca, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome, with bright orange-red fronds. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pityrogramma aurantiaca has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Where to Find Pityrogramma aurantiaca
Pityrogramma aurantiaca can be found in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Pityrogramma aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrogramma aurantiaca?
Pityrogramma aurantiaca
What is the common name of Pityrogramma aurantiaca?
Orange Pityrogramma
What type of soil is best for Pityrogramma aurantiaca?
Well-draining, acidic soil with high organic matter
Species in the Pityrogramma genus
Pityrogramma elongata,
Pityrogramma herzogii,
Pityrogramma mckenneyi,
Pityrogramma rupicola,
Pityrogramma opalescens,
Pityrogramma calomelanos,
Pityrogramma humbertii,
Pityrogramma chrysophylla,
Pityrogramma ebenea,
Pityrogramma sulphurea,
Pityrogramma trifoliata,
Pityrogramma austroamericana,
Pityrogramma ochracea,
Pityrogramma chrysoconia,
Pityrogramma ferruginea,
Pityrogramma pearcei,
Pityrogramma dealbata,
Pityrogramma dukei,
Pityrogramma williamsii,
Pityrogramma schizophylla,
Pityrogramma triangulata,
Pityrogramma eggersii,
Pityrogramma lehmannii,
Pityrogramma aurantiaca,
Pityrogramma pulchella,
Species in the Pteridaceae family