Pityrogramma elongata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
150383
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Chr.) Pic.Serm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 53(1-2): 237 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000149712
Common Names
- Elongated Pityrogramma
- Pityrogramma elongata
- Elongated Silver Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrogramma elongata (also called Golden Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds that are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate in shape, and are usually up to 40 cm long. It is found in humid and shady areas, such as in forests and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pityrogramma elongata are small, yellow-green, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityrogramma elongata is a hardy fern that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. When propagating from spores, the spores should be sown on a sterile, moist, and well-draining medium. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections and each section should be planted in a pot filled with a sterile, moist, and well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Pityrogramma elongata
Pityrogramma elongata is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina. It can be found in tropical forests and moist, shady areas.
Pityrogramma elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrogramma elongata?
Pityrogramma elongata
What is the common name of Pityrogramma elongata?
Elongata Pityrogramma
Where is Pityrogramma elongata found?
Pityrogramma elongata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17514970-1: Based on the initial data import