Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
remotus
ID:
1119624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaulf.) Chrysler

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 31: 483 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118962



Common Names

  • Sticherus remotus
  • Remote Sticherus
  • Remote Fork Fern


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Description

Sticherus remotus (also called clubmoss, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, creeping plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has short, erect stems and linear leaves that are arranged in a whorl. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus remotus is a species of fern native to Australia and New Zealand. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sticherus remotus has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, brownish-black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus remotus can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. The rhizomes can be divided and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Sticherus remotus

Sticherus remotus is native to tropical rainforests in South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26614020: Based on the initial data import
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.
Mintin Asbury Chrysler (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrysler' in the authors string.