Dicranopygium robustum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robustum
ID:
766007
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 111 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765340
Common Names
- Robust Dicranopygium
- Tasman Flax Lily
- Blue Flax Lily
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Dicranopygium robustum (also called 'Robust Fork Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dicranaceae. It is a terrestrial fern, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan to South Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranopygium robustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranopygium robustum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Dicranopygium robustum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Dicranopygium robustum
Dicranopygium robustum is native to the Canary Islands.
Dicranopygium robustum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranopygium robustum?
Dicranopygium robustum
What type of plant is Dicranopygium robustum?
Dicranopygium robustum is a species of fern.
Where is Dicranopygium robustum found?
Dicranopygium robustum is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Dicranopygium genus
Dicranopygium amazonicum, Dicranopygium angustissimum, Dicranopygium aristeguietae, Dicranopygium arusisense, Dicranopygium atrovirens, Dicranopygium aurantiacum, Dicranopygium bolivarense, Dicranopygium calimense, Dicranopygium campii, Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae, Dicranopygium crinitum, Dicranopygium cuatrecasasianum, Dicranopygium dolichostemon, Dicranopygium euryphyllum, Dicranopygium fissile, Dicranopygium globosum, Dicranopygium goudotii, Dicranopygium gracile, Dicranopygium grandifolium, Dicranopygium harlingii, Dicranopygium idrobonis, Dicranopygium imeriense, Dicranopygium insulare, Dicranopygium latissimum, Dicranopygium lugonis, Dicranopygium macrophyllum, Dicranopygium microcephalum, Dicranopygium mirabile, Dicranopygium nanum, Dicranopygium novogranatense, Dicranopygium odoratum, Dicranopygium omichlophilum, Dicranopygium pachystemon, Dicranopygium parvulum, Dicranopygium polycephalum, Dicranopygium pygmaeum, Dicranopygium rheithrophilum, Dicranopygium robustum, Dicranopygium rupestre, Dicranopygium sanctae-martae, Dicranopygium sararense, Dicranopygium schultesii, Dicranopygium scoparum, Dicranopygium stenophyllum, Dicranopygium tatica, Dicranopygium testaceum, Dicranopygium trianae, Dicranopygium umbrophilum, Dicranopygium venezuelanum, Dicranopygium wallisii,
Species in the Cyclanthaceae family
Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304249: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.