Status:
valid
Authors:
Leeuwenb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 17: 475 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404940
Common Names
- Resia ichthyoides
- Fishbone Fern
- Fishbone
Synonyms
- Resia ichthyoides ichthyoides [unknown]
Description
Resia ichthyoides (also called Fish-like Resia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Resia ichthyoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Resia ichthyoides has small, white flowers with 3 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Resia ichthyoides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.
Where to Find Resia ichthyoides
Resia ichthyoides is a species of aquatic plant found in South America.
Resia ichthyoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Resia ichthyoides?
Resia ichthyoides
What is the common name of Resia ichthyoides?
Fishtail Fern
What is the natural habitat of Resia ichthyoides?
It is found in moist woods, thickets, and meadows
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