Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caffrorum
ID:
1042872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Christenh.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 19: 19. 2011 [18 Feb 2011]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042210



Common Names

  • Anemia caffrorum
  • Caffrorum Anemia
  • Caffre Anemia


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Description

Anemia caffrorum (also called Caffre Anemia, among many other common names) is a fern with dark green, triangular-shaped fronds. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anemia caffrorum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Anemia caffrorum has a white spathe and a yellow spadix. Seeds: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemia caffrorum is a perennial fern native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Anemia caffrorum

Anemia caffrorum can be found in the temperate regions of India and Sri Lanka.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100374475: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.