Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
falconiana
ID:
1251374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barroso) Ducke

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 90: 28 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250712



Common Names

  • Dicranostyles
  • False-Chenopodium
  • False-Goosefoot


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Description

Dicranostyles falconiana (also called Falcon 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 falconiana 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 falconiana 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 falconiana 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 falconiana

Dicranostyles falconiana can be found in Central and South America.

Dicranostyles falconiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dicranostyles falconiana?

Dicranostyles falconiana is found in tropical forests in South America.

What type of soil does Dicranostyles falconiana prefer?

Dicranostyles falconiana prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Dicranostyles falconiana be watered?

Dicranostyles falconiana 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-50157241: Based on the initial data import
Liberato Joaquim Barroso (1900-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barroso' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.