Pityrogramma pearcei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
1112954
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Spisy Prír. Fak. Karlovy Univ. 1928, pt. 88: 9 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112292
Common Names
- Pityrogramma Pearcei
- Pearce's Pityrogramma
- Pearce's Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrogramma pearcei (also called Pearce's Pityrogramma, among many other common names) is a fern with small, leathery fronds. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, thickets, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma pearcei is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in terrariums and vivariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pityrogramma pearcei has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Pityrogramma pearcei can be propagated by division of the rhizomes and by spores. It should be grown in a moist, shaded area with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Pityrogramma pearcei
Pityrogramma pearcei is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
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-26606477: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.