Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
costanensis
ID:
1251370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm. & D.F.Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 155 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250708



Common Names

  • Dicranostyles
  • False-Chenopodium
  • False-Goosefoot


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Description

Dicranostyles costanensis (also called Costa Rican Dicranostyles, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranostyles costanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranostyles costanensis has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranostyles costanensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and leaves, and by division of the plant.

Where to Find Dicranostyles costanensis

Dicranostyles costanensis can be found in Central and South America.

Dicranostyles costanensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dicranostyles costanensis?

Dicranostyles costanensis is found in tropical forests in South America.

What type of soil does Dicranostyles costanensis prefer?

Dicranostyles costanensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Dicranostyles costanensis be watered?

Dicranostyles costanensis should be watered twice a week.

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50157233: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Daniel Frank Austin (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Austin' in the authors string.