Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
flavicosta
ID:
1122297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mickel & Beitel

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 46: 399 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121635

Common Names

  • Vittaria flavicosta
  • Yellow-ribbon Vittaria
  • Yellow-ribbon Fern

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Uses & Benefits

Vittaria flavicosta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vittaria flavicosta has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vittaria flavicosta can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in partial shade or full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Vittaria flavicosta

Vittaria flavicosta is native to Central and South America and can be found in humid tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26616967: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.
Joseph M. Beitel (1952-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beitel' in the authors string.