Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desv.) J.Gonzales
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 31: 24 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273362
Common Names
- Ferrugineus Sticherus
- Sticherus
- Ferrugineus
Description
Sticherus ferrugineus (also called the Rusty Sticherus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are small, oval-shaped and up to 2 cm long. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern parts of Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Sticherus ferrugineus is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sticherus ferrugineus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sticherus ferrugineus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Sticherus ferrugineus
Sticherus ferrugineus can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Sticherus ferrugineus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sticherus ferrugineus?
Sticherus ferrugineus
What type of plant is Sticherus ferrugineus?
Fern
Where is Sticherus ferrugineus found?
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
Jasivia Gonzales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gonzales' in the authors string.