Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) D.Gut.Larr., Santos-Vicente, Anderb., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 159. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422098
Common Names
- Pentanema bifrons
- Bifrons Pentanema
- Bifrons Fern
Description
Pentanema bifrons (also called 'Two-faced Pentanema', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentanema bifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentanema bifrons has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentanema bifrons is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, but prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Pentanema bifrons
Pentanema bifrons is found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Pentanema bifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanema bifrons?
Pentanema bifrons
What is the common name of Pentanema bifrons?
No common name
Where is Pentanema bifrons found?
Tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Pentanema genus
Pentanema pulicariiforme,
Pentanema pulicariaeforme,
Pentanema nematolepis,
Pentanema alanyense,
Pentanema prasinurum,
Pentanema gracile,
Pentanema pygmaeum,
Pentanema flexuosum,
Pentanema asperum,
Pentanema caspicum,
Pentanema medium,
Pentanema sabuletorum,
Pentanema kurdistanicum,
Pentanema aschersonianum,
Pentanema auriculatum,
Pentanema bifrons,
Pentanema britannicum,
Pentanema confertiflorum,
Pentanema conyzae,
Pentanema ensifolium,
Pentanema germanicum,
Pentanema helenioides,
Pentanema helveticum,
Pentanema hirtum,
Pentanema langeanum,
Pentanema maletii,
Pentanema mariae,
Pentanema montanum,
Pentanema oculus-christi,
Pentanema orientale,
Pentanema persicum,
Pentanema salicinum,
Pentanema spiraeifolium,
Pentanema verbascifolium,
Pentanema inuloides,
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
María Santos-Vicente: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santos-Vicente' in the authors string.