Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
oceanicus
ID:
498187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuhn) Ching

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 284 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497519



Common Names

  • Sticherus oceanicus
  • Oceanicus Sticherus
  • Oceanicus Fern


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Synonyms

  • Gleichenia oceanica Kuhn [unknown]

Description

Sticherus oceanicus (also called 'Oceanic Sticherus', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers native to the Caribbean. It typically grows in dry forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus oceanicus 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 oceanicus has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus oceanicus 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 oceanicus

Sticherus oceanicus is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Sticherus oceanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sticherus oceanicus?

Sticherus oceanicus

What is the common name of Sticherus oceanicus?

Oceanic sticherus

What is the family of Sticherus oceanicus?

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

Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.