Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Species:
quindiuensis
ID:
1113091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Karst.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 20 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112429



Common Names

  • Sphaeropteris Quindiuensis
  • Quindiu Sphaeropteris
  • Quindiu Shield Fern


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Description

Sphaeropteris quindiuensis (also called 'Quindío Sphaeropteris', among many other common names) is a large, terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has a long, creeping rhizome and large, ovate-lanceolate fronds with a distinct midrib. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeropteris quindiuensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in terrariums and vivariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaeropteris quindiuensis is small, greenish-white in color and has a three-lobed calyx. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single leaf.

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Where to Find Sphaeropteris quindiuensis

Sphaeropteris quindiuensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606629: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.