Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
1119376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alston

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932(7): 312. [21 Sep 1932]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118714



Common Names

  • Salpichlaena hookeriana
  • Hooker's Salpichlaena
  • Hooker's Bird's-Nest Fern


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Description

Salpichlaena hookeriana (also called Hookeriana, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial species, growing in moist, shady areas of forests, and is characterized by its long, narrow, finely-divided leaves and its short, creeping rhizomes.

Uses & Benefits

Salpichlaena hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salpichlaena hookeriana has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salpichlaena hookeriana is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-10.

Where to Find Salpichlaena hookeriana

Salpichlaena hookeriana is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Salpichlaena genus

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References