Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
calomelanos
ID:
1108047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Link

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Handb. Gewächsk. 3: 20 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107385

Common Names

  • Calomelanos Fern
  • Golden Fern
  • Golden Polypody

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Uses & Benefits

Pityrogramma calomelanos is a fern species that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create naturalistic displays in terrariums, as well as to provide ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pityrogramma calomelanos has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, slender hypocotyl.

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Where to Find Pityrogramma calomelanos

Pityrogramma calomelanos is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600267: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.