Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Species:
sericeum
ID:
1039809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 97(9): 1523 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039147



Common Names

  • Flatbergium sericeum
  • Sericeum Flatbergium
  • Sericeum Flatbergium


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Description

Flatbergium sericeum (also called Silky flatbergium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Flatbergium sericeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flatbergium sericeum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flatbergium sericeum is a fern species native to South America. It can be propagated from spores or from division. To propagate from spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, well-draining soil mix. To propagate from division, carefully divide the root system of a mature plant and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Flatbergium sericeum

Flatbergium sericeum is native to the temperate forests of North America.

Species in the Flatbergium genus

Species in the Flatbergiaceae family

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100363664: Based on data supplied by Bryonames