Pityrogramma ebenea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ebenea
ID:
1109890
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Proctor
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Brit. Fern Gaz. 9: 219 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109228
Common Names
- Ebenea Pityrogramma
- Ebenea Fern
- Ebony Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrogramma ebenea (also called 'Silver Shield Fern', among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is usually found in moist, shady areas of the forest. It has long, narrow, bright green fronds that are divided into many sections and have a silver sheen on their undersides.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma ebenea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make herbal tea and its stems can be used to make baskets.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pityrogramma ebenea var. aurata (T.Moore) LellingerFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pityrogramma ebenea is a small, yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green lip, and the seed is a small, dark brown, globose capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Pityrogramma ebenea is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated from spores or division of the rhizomes. The spores should be sown in a moist, shady area with a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). The rhizomes can be divided in the spring and replanted in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Pityrogramma ebenea
Pityrogramma ebenea is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602387: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.