Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
498195

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heward ex Hook.) Ching

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 283 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497527



Common Names

  • Sticherus cunninghamii
  • Cunninghamii Sticherus
  • Cunninghamii Fern


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Synonyms

  • Gleichenia arachnoidea A.Cunn.; Col. [unknown]
  • Gleichenia ciliata Colenso [unknown]
  • Sticherus ciliatus (Colenso) Nakai [unknown]
  • Gleichenia cunninghamii Hew.; Hk. [unknown]

Description

Sticherus cunninghamii (also called 'Cunningham's sticherus', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, hairy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sticherus cunninghamii has small, yellow flowers with a green centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, erect stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus cunninghamii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Sticherus cunninghamii

Sticherus cunninghamii is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Sticherus cunninghamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sticherus cunninghamii?

Sticherus cunninghamii

What is the common name of Sticherus cunninghamii?

Cunningham's sticherus

What is the family of Sticherus cunninghamii?

Asteraceae

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Robert Heward (1791-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heward' in the authors string.