Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
pycnocarpos
ID:
1115003

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Webbia 31(1): 246. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114341



Common Names

  • Homalosorus Fern
  • Pycnocarpos Fern
  • Homalosorus Pycnocarpos


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Description

Homalosorus pycnocarpos (also called thick-stemmed homalosorus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 8 inches long. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as mountain forests, ravines, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Homalosorus pycnocarpos is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalosorus pycnocarpos has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are found in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Homalosorus pycnocarpos

Homalosorus pycnocarpos can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.

Species in the Homalosorus genus

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123746-2: Based on the initial data import