Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poir.) Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 284 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281803
Common Names
- Quadripartitus Sticherus
- Quadripartitus Fern
- Quadripartitus
Description
Sticherus quadripartitus (also called Four-parted Sticherus, among many other common names) is a perennial fern that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It has a light green frond with a dark green midrib. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sticherus quadripartitus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sticherus quadripartitus are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sticherus quadripartitus is a fern that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by spores sown in the fall.
Where to Find Sticherus quadripartitus
Sticherus quadripartitus is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil.
Sticherus quadripartitus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sticherus quadripartitus?
Sticherus quadripartitus
What is the common name of Sticherus quadripartitus?
Four-part Sticherus
What is the natural habitat of Sticherus quadripartitus?
Forests and woodlands
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,