Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Species:
pukuana
ID:
1409615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Kato) Lehnert & Coritico

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Blumea 62(2): 93. 2017 [28 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422080



Common Names

  • Sphaeropteris pukuana
  • Pukuana Sphaeropteris
  • Pukuana Tree Fern


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Description

Sphaeropteris pukuana (also called 'Puku Sphaeropteris', among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 20 cm long. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeropteris pukuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaeropteris pukuana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeropteris pukuana is a tropical fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Sphaeropteris pukuana

Sphaeropteris pukuana is found in the tropical rainforests of the Philippines.

Sphaeropteris pukuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeropteris pukuana?

Sphaeropteris pukuana

What is the common name of Sphaeropteris pukuana?

Pukuan sphaeropteris

What are the characteristics of Sphaeropteris pukuana?

Sphaeropteris pukuana is a small, evergreen fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds and small, yellow-green flowers.

Species in the Sphaeropteris genus

Sphaeropteris aciculosa, Sphaeropteris aeneifolia, Sphaeropteris agatheti, Sphaeropteris albidosquamata, Sphaeropteris albifrons, Sphaeropteris albosetacea, Sphaeropteris angustipinna, Sphaeropteris aramaganensis, Sphaeropteris arthropoda, Sphaeropteris assimilis, Sphaeropteris atrospinosa, Sphaeropteris atrox, Sphaeropteris auriculifera, Sphaeropteris binuangensis, Sphaeropteris brackenridgei, Sphaeropteris capitata, Sphaeropteris carrii, Sphaeropteris curranii, Sphaeropteris discophora, Sphaeropteris elliptica, Sphaeropteris elmeri, Sphaeropteris excelsa, Sphaeropteris feani, Sphaeropteris felina, Sphaeropteris fugax, Sphaeropteris fusca, Sphaeropteris inaequalis, Sphaeropteris insularum, Sphaeropteris integra, Sphaeropteris ledermannii, Sphaeropteris leucolepis, Sphaeropteris leucotricha, Sphaeropteris lunulata, Sphaeropteris magna, Sphaeropteris marginata, Sphaeropteris megalosora, Sphaeropteris mertensiana, Sphaeropteris microlepidota, Sphaeropteris moluccana, Sphaeropteris moseleyi, Sphaeropteris nigricans, Sphaeropteris obliqua, Sphaeropteris obscura, Sphaeropteris papuana, Sphaeropteris parksiae, Sphaeropteris parvifolia, Sphaeropteris parvipinna, Sphaeropteris persquamulifera, Sphaeropteris philippinensis, Sphaeropteris pilulifera,

Species in the Cyatheaceae family

Alsophila acanthophora, Alsophila acuminata, Alsophila alderwereltii, Alsophila alleniae, Alsophila alta, Alsophila aneitensis, Alsophila apoensis, Alsophila archboldii, Alsophila baroumba, Alsophila borneensis, Alsophila boytelii, Alsophila brausei, Alsophila brevipinna, Alsophila buennemeijeri, Alsophila callosa, Alsophila catillifera, Alsophila celsa, Alsophila cicatricosa, Alsophila cincinnata, Alsophila cinerea, Alsophila coactilis, Alsophila confinis, Alsophila costalisora, Alsophila crinita, Alsophila cubensis, Alsophila cucullifera, Alsophila cunninghamii, Alsophila deckenii, Alsophila dicksonioides, Alsophila doctersii, Alsophila edanoi, Alsophila eriophora, Alsophila everta, Alsophila excavata, Alsophila fagildei, Alsophila ferdinandii, Alsophila ferruginea, Alsophila foersteri, Alsophila geluensis, Alsophila glaberrima, Alsophila gleichenioides, Alsophila grangaudiana, Alsophila halconensis, Alsophila havilandii, Alsophila hooglandii, Alsophila hookeri, Alsophila horridula, Alsophila humilis, Alsophila hymenodes, Alsophila imbricata,

References

Fulgent P. Coritico: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coritico' in the authors string.
Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.