Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
owhyhensis
ID:
498162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Ching

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 284 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497494



Common Names

  • Sticherus owhyhensis
  • Owhyhensis Sticherus
  • Owhyhensis Fern


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Synonyms

  • Dicranopteris owhyhensis W.J.Rob. [unknown]
  • Gleichenia hawaiiensis Hillebr. [unknown]

Description

Sticherus owhyhensis (also called Sticherus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and produces long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus owhyhensis 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 owhyhensis has small, white flowers with a bell-shaped shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus owhyhensis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sticherus owhyhensis

Sphyrospermum owhyhensis is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Sticherus owhyhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sticherus owhyhensis?

Sticherus owhyhensis

What is the common name of Sticherus owhyhensis?

Owhyhee sticherus

What is the family of Sticherus owhyhensis?

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.