Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
rupestre
ID:
766009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 17: 44 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765342



Common Names

  • Dicranopygium rupestre
  • Rocky Dicranopygium
  • Rocky Orchid


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Description

Dicranopygium rupestre (also called 'Rock 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 rupestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranopygium rupestre 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranopygium rupestre 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 rupestre

Dicranopygium rupestre is native to the Canary Islands.

Dicranopygium rupestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicranopygium rupestre?

Dicranopygium rupestre

What type of plant is Dicranopygium rupestre?

Dicranopygium rupestre is a species of fern.

Where is Dicranopygium rupestre found?

Dicranopygium rupestre 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-304250: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.