Odontosoria madagascariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1409675
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:07. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422140
Common Names
- Odontosoria madagascariensis
- Madagascariensis Odontosoria
- Odontosoria Madagascar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontosoria madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascar Tooth-fern' and 'Madagascar Tooth', among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and simple, ovate to lanceolate fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Odontosoria madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontosoria madagascariensis is small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontosoria madagascariensis is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Odontosoria madagascariensis
Odontosoria madagascariensis is native to tropical regions of Madagascar.
Odontosoria madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontosoria madagascariensis?
Odontosoria madagascariensis
What is the common name of Odontosoria madagascariensis?
Madagascar fern
Where is Odontosoria madagascariensis native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Odontosoria genus
Odontosoria afra, Odontosoria colombiana, Odontosoria deltoidea, Odontosoria flexuosa, Odontosoria reyesii, Odontosoria veitchii, Odontosoria quadripinnata, Odontosoria krameri, Odontosoria flabellifolia, Odontosoria aculeata, Odontosoria odontolabia, Odontosoria melleri, Odontosoria guatemalensis, Odontosoria schlechtendalii, Odontosoria chinensis, Odontosoria gymnogrammoides, Odontosoria africana, Odontosoria biflora, Odontosoria jenmanii, Odontosoria fumarioides, Odontosoria retusa, Odontosoria wrightiana, Odontosoria scandens, Odontosoria minutula, Odontosoria yaeyamensis, Odontosoria intermedia, Odontosoria alutacea, Odontosoria madagascariensis, Odontosoria humbertii, Odontosoria goudotiana,
Species in the Lindsaeaceae family
Lindsaea agatii, Lindsaea chrysolepis, Lindsaea falciformis, Lindsaea francii, Lindsaea hainaniana, Lindsaea imrayana, Lindsaea interrupta, Lindsaea jarrettiana, Lindsaea kalimantanensis, Lindsaea lherminieri, Lindsaea malabarica, Lindsaea paralellogramma, Lindsaea pseudohemiptera, Lindsaea pumila, Lindsaea salomonis, Lindsaea schizophylla, Lindsaea societatis, Lindsaea venusta, Lindsaea vieillardii, Lindsaea coursii, Lindsaea humbertii, Lindsaea digitata, Lindsaea merrillii, Lindsaea plicata, Lindsaea cultrata, Lindsaea goudotiana, Lindsaea ensifolia, Lindsaea heterophylla, Lindsaea oxyphylla, Lindsaea orbiculata, Lindsaea leptophylla, Lindsaea lancea, Lindsaea portoricensis, Lindsaea quadrangularis, Lindsaea stricta, Lindsaea javanensis, Lindsaea arcuata, Lindsaea spruceana, Lindsaea divaricata, Lindsaea guianensis, Lindsaea schomburgkii, Lindsaea falcata, Lindsaea latifrons, Lindsaea hemiglossa, Lindsaea feei, Lindsaea taeniata, Lindsaea ulei, Lindsaea yaeyamensis, Lindsaea cyclophylla, Lindsaea rigidiuscula,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77181975-1: Based on the initial data import