Vittaria scabrida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrida
ID:
1222010
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Mém. Foug. 3: 20 1851
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221348
Common Names
- Vittaria scabrida
- Scabrida Vittaria
- Scabrida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria scabrida (also called Rough-leaved Vittaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Vittariaceae. It is a woody vine with pinnately compound leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vittaria scabrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vittaria scabrida is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria scabrida is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from spores or division. The spores should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Vittaria scabrida
Vittaria scabrida can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Vittaria genus
Vittaria crispomarginata, Vittaria dichotoma, Vittaria exigua, Vittaria latissima, Vittaria lloydiifolia, Vittaria nervosa, Vittaria nymanii, Vittaria pachystemma, Vittaria parvula, Vittaria pluridichotoma, Vittaria reekmansii, Vittaria scabricoma, Vittaria semipellucida, Vittaria squamosipes, Vittaria subcoriacea, Vittaria isoetifolia, Vittaria graminifolia, Vittaria lineata, Vittaria appalachiana, Vittaria bonincola, Vittaria schaeferi, Vittaria bradeorum, Vittaria flavicosta, Vittaria longipes, Vittaria scabrida, Vittaria vittarioides,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50008490: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.