Pterygophyllum chonoticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chonoticum
ID:
1172309
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Rep. Challenger, Bot. 1(4): 81 1885
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171647
Common Names
- Pterygophyllum chonoticum
- Chonoticum Fern
- Chonotic Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterygophyllum chonoticum (also called the Chonotic Strap Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on the banks of streams, and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Pterygophyllum chonoticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterygophyllum chonoticum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on the upper surface of the leaves. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a short stem.
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Pterygophyllum chonoticum can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.
Pterygophyllum chonoticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterygophyllum chonoticum?
Pterygophyllum chonoticum
What is the common name of Pterygophyllum chonoticum?
Climbing fern
Where is Pterygophyllum chonoticum native to?
Tropical Africa, Madagascar, and India
Species in the Hookeriaceae family
Crossomitrium acuminatum, Crossomitrium epiphyllum, Crossomitrium goebelii, Crossomitrium patrisiae, Crossomitrium phragmidiaceum, Crossomitrium saprophilum, Crossomitrium scabrisetum, Crossomitrium tenellum, Crossomitrium wallisii, Crossomitrium rotundifolium, Hookeria acutifolia, Hookeria commutata, Hookeria contracta, Hookeria dussii, Hookeria janeirensis, Hookeria lucens, Hookeria magellanica, Hookeria orbignyana, Hookeria splachnifolia, Hookeria uliginosa, Hookeria viridula, Hookeria perrinii, Pterygophyllum chonoticum, Pterygophyllum fragile, Pterygophyllum sublimbatum,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143946: Based on data supplied by Bryonames