Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
cundinamarcensis
ID:
1120516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Nakai

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo 29: 15 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119854



Common Names

  • Cundinamarcensis Fern
  • Sticherus Fern
  • Cundinamarcensis Sticherus


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Description

Sticherus cundinamarcensis (also called Cundinamarca Sticherus, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the Americas and Asia. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and fronds that are up to 60 cm long. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus cundinamarcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade plant in tropical climates. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sticherus cundinamarcensis has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in groups. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus cundinamarcensis is a fern species native to Colombia. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a moist, peaty soil mix. It should be kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every month during the growing season.

Where to Find Sticherus cundinamarcensis

Sticherus cundinamarcensis is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Sticherus genus

Sticherus brassii, Sticherus lepidotus, Sticherus owhyhensis, Sticherus tahitensis, Sticherus urceolatus, Sticherus oceanicus, Sticherus hirtus, Sticherus farinosus, Sticherus cunninghamii, Sticherus litoralis, Sticherus montaguei, Sticherus impressus, Sticherus lobatus, Sticherus brackenridgii, Sticherus albus, Sticherus boliviensis, Sticherus cubensis, Sticherus decurrens, Sticherus interjectus, Sticherus jacha, Sticherus leonis, Sticherus ovatus, Sticherus squamosus, Sticherus subremotus, Sticherus flagellaris, Sticherus umbraculifer, Sticherus simplex, Sticherus bifidus, Sticherus velatus, Sticherus pruinosus, Sticherus revolutus, Sticherus lechleri, Sticherus rubiginosus, Sticherus underwoodianus, Sticherus tepuiensis, Sticherus tomentosus, Sticherus pallescens, Sticherus remotus, Sticherus retroflexus, Sticherus intermedius, Sticherus pteridellus, Sticherus compactus, Sticherus gnidioides, Sticherus nudus, Sticherus rufus, Sticherus cundinamarcensis, Sticherus fulvus, Sticherus hastulatus, Sticherus orthocladus, Sticherus strictissimus,

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245605-2: Based on the initial data import