Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pattersonii
ID:
1033902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) W.A.Weber & R.C.Wittmann

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91(1): 92 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033240



Common Names

  • Delwiensia pattersonii
  • Pattersonii Delwiensia
  • Delwiensia


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Description

Delwiensia pattersonii (also called Patterson's Delwiensia, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to South America. It has long, narrow fronds with yellow-green veins and a yellow-brown midrib. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Delwiensia pattersonii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Delwiensia pattersonii are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delwiensia pattersonii is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central America. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Delwiensia pattersonii

Delwiensia pattersonii can be found in Mexico.

Species in the Delwiensia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100002055: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.
Ronald C. Wittmann (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Wittmann' in the authors string.