Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cuchumatanicus
ID:
1409591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beaman & De Jong) Pruski

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2017-61: 20. [6 Sep 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422056



Common Names

  • Talamancaster Cuchumatanicus
  • Talamancaster
  • Cuchumatanicus Fern


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Description

Talamancaster cuchumatanicus (also called Talamancaster cuchumatanicus, 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 cuchumatanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Talamancaster cuchumatanicus 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 cuchumatanicus 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 cuchumatanicus

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

Talamancaster cuchumatanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Talamancaster cuchumatanicus?

Talamancaster cuchumatanicus

What is the common name of Talamancaster cuchumatanicus?

No common name

Where is Talamancaster cuchumatanicus found?

Guatemala

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

John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
John Homer Beaman (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beaman' in the authors string.
Diederik Cornelius Dignus De Jong (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Jong' in the authors string.