Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr. & Chun) W.T.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(4): 39 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228897
Common Names
- Peltate Metapetrocosmea
- Peltate Metapetrocosmea
- Peltate Metapetrocosmea
Description
Metapetrocosmea peltata (also called Shield-shaped Metapetrocosmea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Metapetrocosmea peltata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metapetrocosmea peltata has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metapetrocosmea peltata is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Metapetrocosmea peltata
Metapetrocosmea peltata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Metapetrocosmea genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,