Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1267300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron ex G.E.Schatz & Lowry

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 25: 49 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266638



Common Names

  • Prockiopsis Orientalis
  • Oriental Prockiopsis
  • Orientalis Prockiopsis


Searching for Prockiopsis orientalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Prockiopsis orientalis (also called Oriental Prockiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It typically grows in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prockiopsis orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prockiopsis orientalis has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Prockiopsis orientalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Prockiopsis orientalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Prockiopsis orientalis

Prockiopsis orientalis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70028686-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.