Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
capitatus
ID:
1035900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bonati) Bonati

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 4: 254 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035238



Common Names

  • Pierranthus capitatus
  • Capitate Pierranthus
  • Pierranthus Capitatus


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Description

Pierranthus capitatus (also called Pierranthus capitatus, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in forests, on rocks, and in other moist places.

Uses & Benefits

Pierranthus capitatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pierranthus capitatus flower is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pierranthus capitatus is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Pierranthus capitatus

Pierranthus capitatus can be found in South America.

Species in the Pierranthus genus

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808413-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].