Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
838148

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Denaeyer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 96: 179 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837483

Common Names

  • Saxatilis Aeollanthus
  • Aeollanthus Saxatilis
  • Saxatilis

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Description

Aeollanthus saxatilis (also called Aeollanthus saxatilis, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central America. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with a purple lip. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the ground or in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Aeollanthus saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeollanthus saxatilis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeollanthus saxatilis is a tropical shrub that is easy to cultivate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Aeollanthus saxatilis

Aeollanthus saxatilis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Aeollanthus saxatilis FAQ

What is the common name of Aeollanthus saxatilis?

Saxatile aeollanthus

What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus saxatilis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus saxatilis?

Aeollanthus saxatilis

Species in the Aeollanthus genus

Aeollanthus haumannii, Aeollanthus rydingianus, Aeollanthus abyssinicus, Aeollanthus alternatus, Aeollanthus ambustus, Aeollanthus angolensis, Aeollanthus angustifolius, Aeollanthus breviflorus, Aeollanthus buchnerianus, Aeollanthus candelabrum, Aeollanthus caudatus, Aeollanthus cucullatus, Aeollanthus densiflorus, Aeollanthus elsholtzioides, Aeollanthus engleri, Aeollanthus fruticosus, Aeollanthus holstii, Aeollanthus homblei, Aeollanthus lisowskii, Aeollanthus lobatus, Aeollanthus myrianthus, Aeollanthus namibiensis, Aeollanthus neglectus, Aeollanthus paradoxus, Aeollanthus parvifolius, Aeollanthus petiolatus, Aeollanthus pinnatifidus, Aeollanthus plicatus, Aeollanthus pubescens, Aeollanthus rehmannii, Aeollanthus repens, Aeollanthus rivularis, Aeollanthus saxatilis, Aeollanthus sedoides, Aeollanthus serpiculoides, Aeollanthus stuhlmannii, Aeollanthus suaveolens, Aeollanthus subacaulis, Aeollanthus subintegrus, Aeollanthus trifidus, Aeollanthus tuberosus, Aeollanthus ukamensis, Aeollanthus viscosus, Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3748: Based on the initial data import
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Simone Denaeyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Denaeyer' in the authors string.