Dicranopteris subpectinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subpectinata
ID:
1234049
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Christ) C.M.Kuo
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 30: 54 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233387
Common Names
- Dicranopteris subpectinata
- Fern
- Ferns
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranopteris subpectinata (also called Subpectinate Dicranopteris, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to India. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid. It is found in moist forests, in the understory of trees, and in shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranopteris subpectinata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicranopteris subpectinata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf with a rounded tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicranopteris subpectinata is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easily propagated from spores or division of the rhizomes. To propagate from spores, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a sterile, moist medium. To propagate from division, carefully divide the rhizomes and replant in a moist, well-draining soil. Cultivation of Dicranopteris subpectinata requires partial to full shade, moist soil, and protection from strong winds.
Where to Find Dicranopteris subpectinata
Dicranopteris subpectinata is native to East Asia and is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests.
Species in the Dicranopteris genus
Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda,
Species in the Gleicheniaceae family
Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda, Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum, Gleichenella pectinata, Gleichenia abscida, Gleichenia mendellii, Gleichenia punctulata, Gleichenia polypodioides, Gleichenia owhyhensis, Gleichenia litoralis, Gleichenia boryi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50075095: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Chen Meng Kuo (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Kuo' in the authors string.