Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
gunnii
ID:
1168450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Watts

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 40: 151 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001167788

Common Names

  • Isopterygium gunnii
  • Gunnii Isopterygium
  • Gunnii's Isopterygium

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Uses & Benefits

Isopterygium gunnii is a species of fern used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isopterygium gunnii is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isopterygium gunnii is an evergreen fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is a good choice for container gardening, as it can be easily moved indoors during cold weather.

Where to Find Isopterygium gunnii

Isopterygium gunnii is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Isopterygium genus

Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum, Isopterygium gracile, Isopterygium gracilisetum, Isopterygium gracillimum, Isopterygium gunnii, Isopterygium hasimotoi, Isopterygium hookeriophilum, Isopterygium hygrophilum,

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

William Walter Watts (1856-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Watts' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35137621: Based on data supplied by Bryonames