Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
fabronioides
ID:
1175975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. & Duby) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 908 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175313



Common Names

  • Schwetschkea fabronioides
  • Fabronioides Schwetschkea
  • Fabronioides Tree Fern


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Description

Schwetschkea fabronioides (also called Chinese Bamboo, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, clumping bamboo native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Schwetschkea fabronioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schwetschkea fabronioides has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schwetschkea fabronioides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Schwetschkea fabronioides

Schwetschkea fabronioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Schwetschkea fabronioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schwetschkea fabronioides?

Schwetschkea fabronioides

What is the natural habitat of Schwetschkea fabronioides?

The natural habitat of Schwetschkea fabronioides is tropical rainforests.

What is the flowering period of Schwetschkea fabronioides?

The flowering period of Schwetschkea fabronioides is from April to June.

Species in the Leskeaceae family

Fabronidium guatemaliense, Haplocladium parvulum, Haplocladium angustifolium, Haplocladium discolor, Haplocladium gracilisetum, Haplocladium jacquemontii, Haplocladium larminatii, Haplocladium microphyllum, Haplocladium percapillatum, Haplocladium persistens, Haplocladium porphyropelma, Haplocladium schimperi, Haplocladium stratosum, Haplocladium strictulum, Haplocladium virginianum, Haplocladium plumulosum, Haplocladium perparaphyllum, Haplocladium vestitum, Haplocladium kiusiuense, Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa, Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa, Leptocladium sinense, Leskea plumaria, Leskea polenburgii, Leskea polycarpa, Leskea riparia, Leskea scabrinervis, Leskea subacuminata, Leskea subfiliramea, Leskea vaucheri, Leskea australis, Leskea brevifolia, Leskea catenularia, Leskea consanguinea, Leskea filivaga, Leskea gracilescens, Leskea guineensis, Leskea hyloapiculata, Leskea integra, Leskea latifolia, Leskea mauritiana, Leskea obscura, Leskea filaria, Leskea leskeoides, Leskea perstricta, Leskea moravica, Leskea sublaevifolia, Leskea acuminata, Leskea schiedeana, Leskeadelphus angustatus,

References

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149689: Based on data supplied by Bryonames