Pityrogramma schizophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schizophylla
ID:
1125888
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker ex Jenman) Maxon
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 61. 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001125226
Common Names
- Pityrogramma schizophylla
- Split-Leaf Gold-and-Silver Fern
- Split-Leaf Pityrogramma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrogramma schizophylla (also called Split-Leaved Pityrogramma, among many other common names) is a species of ferns in the Pteridaceae family. It is a small, upright, evergreen perennial plant with short, creeping stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia, and grows in shady, moist, and humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma schizophylla is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pityrogramma schizophylla are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityrogramma schizophylla is a small, evergreen fern. It can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Pityrogramma schizophylla
Pityrogramma schizophylla is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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-26621519: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.
George Samuel Jenman (1845-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenman' in the authors string.