Pityrogramma opalescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opalescens
ID:
1044557
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sundue
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 101(4): 253, figs. 1-3 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043895
Common Names
- Pityrogramma opalescens
- Opalescens Pityrogramma
- Opalescens Silver Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrogramma opalescens (also called Opalescent Pityrogramma, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is a small, epiphytic plant with a short, erect stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma opalescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pityrogramma opalescens has small, yellow-green flowers, with the seed capsules being brown and oval-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single set of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityrogramma opalescens can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pityrogramma opalescens
Pityrogramma opalescens is native to the tropical forests of Central and South 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
Michael Sundue (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sundue' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458648-2: Based on the initial data import