Ronnbergia maidifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maidifolia
ID:
523925
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 158 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523257
Common Names
- Ronnbergia maidifolia
- Maidenhair Fern
- Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ronnbergia maidifolia (also called maidenhair ronnbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Ronnbergia maidifolia is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ronnbergia maidifolia has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ronnbergia maidifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Ronnbergia maidifolia
Ronnbergia maidifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Ronnbergia maidifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia maidifolia?
Ronnbergia maidifolia
What is the common name of Ronnbergia maidifolia?
Maidifolia
What is the natural habitat of Ronnbergia maidifolia?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Ronnbergia genus
Ronnbergia campanulata, Ronnbergia columbiana, Ronnbergia deleonii, Ronnbergia explodens, Ronnbergia hathewayi, Ronnbergia killipiana, Ronnbergia maidifolia, Ronnbergia morreniana, Ronnbergia drakeana, Ronnbergia allenii, Ronnbergia weberbaueri, Ronnbergia wuelfinghoffii, Ronnbergia viridispica, Ronnbergia veitchii, Ronnbergia tonduzii, Ronnbergia subpetiolata, Ronnbergia involucrata, Ronnbergia germinyana, Ronnbergia fraseri, Ronnbergia aciculosa,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:222107-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].