Pityrogramma lehmannii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
1232823
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.Tryon
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 189: 70 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232161
Common Names
- Pityrogramma lehmannii
- Lehmann's Pityrogramma
- Lehmann's Golden Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrogramma lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Gold-moss, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in humid areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma lehmannii is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create hedges and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pityrogramma lehmannii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityrogramma lehmannii is a small, evergreen fern native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid location. The spores should germinate in 4-6 weeks. Division should be done in spring or summer, with each division containing at least one healthy frond. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist.
Where to Find Pityrogramma lehmannii
Pityrogramma lehmannii can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
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-50069731: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.