Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 376 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271662
Common Names
- Pseudima pallidum
- Pallidum Pseudima
- Pale Pseudima
Description
Pseudima pallidum (also called Pale pseudima, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is a terrestrial fern with long-creeping rhizomes. It is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, where it grows in montane forests and on limestone cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudima pallidum is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care. It is also used in landscaping as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, and as a potted plant. It is known for its air-purifying properties and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudima pallidum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pseudima pallidum: This fern is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Pseudima pallidum
Pseudima pallidum can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Species in the Pseudima genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family