Status:
valid
Authors:
Constance & Breedlove
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 26: 84 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636910
Common Names
- Dahliaphyllum almedae
- Almeda's Dahliaphyllum
- Almeda's Leafy-flower
Description
Dahliaphyllum almedae (also called Dahlia-Leafed Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m in height and has long, lanceolate fronds. It grows in moist forests and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dahliaphyllum almedae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dahliaphyllum almedae are small, yellowish-white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dahliaphyllum almedae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny or partially shaded location.
Where to Find Dahliaphyllum almedae
Dahliaphyllum almedae is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Dahliaphyllum almedae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dahliaphyllum almedae?
Dahliaphyllum almedae
What is the common name of Dahliaphyllum almedae?
Almeda's Dahliaphyllum
What is the natural habitat of Dahliaphyllum almedae?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America.
Species in the Dahliaphyllum genus
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,