Prionosciadium megacarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacarpum
ID:
1253309
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 308 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252647
Common Names
- Prionosciadium megacarpum
- Large-fruited Prionosciadium
- Large-fruited Prionosciadium Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prionosciadium megacarpum (also called Giant-Fruited Prionosciadium, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, thin fronds with a light green color. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as near streams and in rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Prionosciadium megacarpum 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 skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prionosciadium megacarpum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prionosciadium megacarpum is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Prionosciadium megacarpum
Prionosciadium megacarpum is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Prionosciadium megacarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prionosciadium megacarpum?
Prionosciadium megacarpum
What is the common name of Prionosciadium megacarpum?
Large-fruited Prionosciadium
What type of plant is Prionosciadium megacarpum?
Herb
Species in the Prionosciadium genus
Prionosciadium turneri, Prionosciadium simplex, Prionosciadium serratum, Prionosciadium dissectum, Prionosciadium palmeri, Prionosciadium madrense, Prionosciadium macrophyllum, Prionosciadium filifolium, Prionosciadium acuminatum, Prionosciadium thapsoides, Prionosciadium nelsonii, Prionosciadium bellii, Prionosciadium lilacinum, Prionosciadium cuneatum, Prionosciadium megacarpum, Prionosciadium linearifolium, Prionosciadium diversifolium, Prionosciadium townsendii, Prionosciadium humile, Prionosciadium watsonii,
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 tro-50166369: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.