Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
andinus
ID:
1409590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.M.Badillo) Pruski

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2017-61: 16. [6 Sep 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422055



Common Names

  • Talamancaster Andinus
  • Talamancaster
  • Andinus Fern


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Description

Talamancaster andinus (also called Talamancaster andinus, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central America and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid. It is found in wet montane forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Talamancaster andinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Talamancaster andinus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Talamancaster andinus 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 Talamancaster andinus

Talamancaster andinus can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Central and South America.

Talamancaster andinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Talamancaster andinus?

Talamancaster andinus

What is the common name of Talamancaster andinus?

No common name

Where is Talamancaster andinus found?

Peru

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

Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.