Odontosoria quadripinnata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadripinnata
ID:
158413
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehtonen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Blumea 56(3): 216 (-217; fig. 1) (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157742
Common Names
- Four-pinnate Odontosoria
- Four-pinnate Tooth-sorus
- Four-pinnate Tooth-sorrel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontosoria quadripinnata (also called Four-Pinnate Odontosoria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has long, thin leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as forests and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Odontosoria quadripinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontosoria quadripinnata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontosoria quadripinnata is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Odontosoria quadripinnata
Odontosoria quadripinnata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in areas with high humidity and plenty of rainfall.
Odontosoria quadripinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontosoria quadripinnata?
Odontosoria quadripinnata
What is the common name of Odontosoria quadripinnata?
Four-pinnate Odontosoria
What type of plant is Odontosoria quadripinnata?
Fern
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
Samuli Lehtonen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehtonen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114858-1: Based on the initial data import