Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
544475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Pimenov & Ostr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 557 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543807



Common Names

  • Arcuatopterus sikkimensis
  • Sikkim Arch-winged Fern
  • Arch-winged Fern


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Synonyms

  • Angelica sikkimensis (C.B.Clarke) P.K.Mukh. [unknown]
  • Arcuatopterus filipedicellus M.L.Sheh & R.H.Shan [unknown]
  • Peucedanum sikkimense C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Arcuatopterus sikkimensis (also called Sikkim False-brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Arcuatopterus sikkimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a low-growing, mounding habit and can be used as a ground cover. The foliage is attractive and the plant produces small, white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arcuatopterus sikkimensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arcuatopterus sikkimensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arcuatopterus sikkimensis

Arcuatopterus sikkimensis is native to India and can be found in wetland habitats.

Arcuatopterus sikkimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arcuatopterus sikkimensis?

Arcuatopterus sikkimensis

What are the common names of Arcuatopterus sikkimensis?

Sikkim fern

What is the habitat of Arcuatopterus sikkimensis?

It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in shady places at elevations of 800-3000 m in the Himalayas

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2647475: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
T.A. Ostroumova (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ostr.' in the authors string.