Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbottii
ID:
151921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 35: 48. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151250



Common Names

  • Abbott's Anemia
  • Abbott's Feather Palm
  • Abbott's Fishtail Palm


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Synonyms

  • Ornithopteris abbottii (Maxon) C.F.Reed [unknown]

Description

Anemia abbottii (also called Abbott's Anemia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Anemia abbottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anemia abbottii is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemia abbottii is a fern native to Thailand and is usually propagated by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by spores in spring or summer.

Where to Find Anemia abbottii

Anemia abbottii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America. It is found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Anemia abbottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemia abbottii?

Anemia abbottii

What is the common name of Anemia abbottii?

Abbott's Anemia

What is the natural habitat of Anemia abbottii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania

Species in the Anemiaceae family

Anemia abbottii, Anemia blackii, Anemia candidoi, Anemia damazii, Anemia dardanoi, Anemia dentata, Anemia diversifolia, Anemia duartei, Anemia hatschbachii, Anemia lancea, Anemia laxa, Anemia mirabilis, Anemia nervosa, Anemia pallida, Anemia pulchra, Anemia retroflexa, Anemia trichorhiza, Anemia tripinnata, Anemia ulbrichtii, Anemia ulei, Anemia warmingii, Anemia barbatula, Anemia intermedia, Anemia tenella, Anemia espiritosantensis, Anemia luetzelburgii, Anemia caffrorum, Anemia marginalis, Anemia mohriana, Anemia nudiuscula, Anemia saxatilis, Anemia vestita, Anemia lepigera, Anemia affinis, Anemia hirsuta, Anemia jaliscana, Anemia karwinskyana, Anemia multiplex, Anemia munchii, Anemia oblongifolia, Anemia pastinacaria, Anemia phyllitidis, Anemia semihirsuta, Anemia tomentosa, Anemia paraphyllitidis, Anemia recondita, Anemia lanipes, Anemia schimperiana, Anemia madagascariensis, Anemia perrieriana,