Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifrons
ID:
1409633

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


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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.

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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 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Enrique Rico (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Rico' in the authors string.
María Montserrat Martínez Ortega (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mart.Ort.' in the authors string.
David Gutiérrez-Larruscain: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Gut.Larr.' in the authors string.
María Santos-Vicente: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santos-Vicente' in the authors string.