Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
acclivis
ID:
1113280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) Kuhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Chaetopterides : 27 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112618



Common Names

  • Paesia acclivis
  • Slender Paesia
  • Mountain Paesia


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Description

Paesia acclivis (also called Slender Paesia, among many other common names) is a small fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to New Zealand and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Paesia acclivis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paesia acclivis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single frond and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paesia acclivis is a fern species native to South America. It can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Paesia acclivis

Paesia acclivis is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606827: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.