Pityrogramma mckenneyi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mckenneyi
ID:
150477
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Wagner
Source:
ipni
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 78 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000149806
Common Names
- Goldback Fern
- McKenney's Goldback Fern
- Pityrogramma Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrogramma mckenneyi (also called McKenney's Pityrogramma, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and seasonally inundated wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma mckenneyi 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 mckenneyi 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 mckenneyi is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 15-25°C.
Where to Find Pityrogramma mckenneyi
Pityrogramma mckenneyi 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 mckenneyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrogramma mckenneyi?
Pityrogramma mckenneyi
What is the common name of Pityrogramma mckenneyi?
Mckenneyi Pityrogramma
Where is Pityrogramma mckenneyi found?
Pityrogramma mckenneyi 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
Warren H. Wagner (1920-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Wagner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17561050-1: Based on the initial data import