Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renauld) Zanten
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 33: 64 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035496
Common Names
- Elliptica Powelliopsis
- Powelliopsis Elliptica
- Elliptica
Description
Powelliopsis elliptica (also called Powelliopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Powelliopsis elliptica is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Powelliopsis elliptica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Powelliopsis elliptica
Powelliopsis elliptica is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Species in the Powelliopsis genus
Species in the Racopilaceae family
Powellia involutifolia,
Powelliopsis subelimbata,
Powelliopsis integra,
Powelliopsis pocsii,
Powelliopsis elliptica,
Racopilum africanum,
Racopilum angustistipulaceum,
Racopilum ayresii,
Racopilum brevipes,
Racopilum buettneri,
Racopilum capense,
Racopilum cardotii,
Racopilum chevalieri,
Racopilum crassicuspidatum,
Racopilum cuspidigerum,
Racopilum fernandezianum,
Racopilum gracile,
Racopilum gracillimum,
Racopilum intermedium,
Racopilum laxirete,
Racopilum leptocarpum,
Racopilum leptotapes,
Racopilum macrocarpum,
Racopilum madagassum,
Racopilum magnirete,
Racopilum marginatum,
Racopilum mauritianum,
Racopilum microdictyon,
Racopilum microides,
Racopilum mougeotianum,
Racopilum naumannii,
Racopilum orthocarpioides,
Racopilum orthocarpum,
Racopilum pectinatum,
Racopilum penzigii,
Racopilum perrieri,
Racopilum plicatum,
Racopilum polythrincium,
Racopilum robustum,
Racopilum spectabile,
Racopilum strumiferum,
Racopilum thomeanum,
Racopilum tomentosum,
Racopilum ugandae,
Racopilum verrucosum,
Racopilum squarrifolium,
Racopilum niutense,
Racopilum tubiforme,
Timokoponenia parvula,