Pityrogramma rupicola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
150553
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pic.Serm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 425 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000149882
Common Names
- Rupicola Fern
- Rock Fern
- Pityrogramma Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrogramma rupicola (also called Rock-loving 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 rupicola 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 rupicola 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 rupicola 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 rupicola
Pityrogramma rupicola 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 rupicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrogramma rupicola?
Pityrogramma rupicola
What is the common name of Pityrogramma rupicola?
Rupicola Pityrogramma
Where is Pityrogramma rupicola found?
Pityrogramma rupicola 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
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:17448210-1: Based on the initial data import