Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
maxima
ID:
1253395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fourn.) Copel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 16. 82. 1929. (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252733



Common Names

  • Oenotrichia maxima
  • Great Oenotrichia
  • Great Oenotrichia Fern


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Description

Oenotrichia maxima (also called Giant Oenotrichia, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, thin fronds with a light green color. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as near streams and in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Oenotrichia maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oenotrichia maxima has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenotrichia maxima is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It can be grown in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oenotrichia maxima

Oenotrichia maxima is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Oenotrichia maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenotrichia maxima?

Oenotrichia maxima

What is the common name of Oenotrichia maxima?

Maxima Oenotrichia

What is the family of Oenotrichia maxima?

Cyatheaceae

Species in the Oenotrichia genus

Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family

Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia, Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,

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