Odontosoria reyesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reyesii
ID:
141983
Status:
valid
Authors:
Caluff
Source:
ipni
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(1): 470 (-475; figs. 1-4) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141312
Common Names
- Reyes' Odontosoria
- Reyes' Shield Fern
- Reyes' Wood Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontosoria reyesii (also called 'Reyes' toothed fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical South America. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady places in forests, often near streams or in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Odontosoria reyesii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontosoria reyesii is a small, white flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontosoria reyesii is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady habitats. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best in a moist, shady environment with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Odontosoria reyesii
Odontosoria reyesii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Odontosoria reyesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontosoria reyesii?
Odontosoria reyesii
What is the common name of Odontosoria reyesii?
Reyes' Fern
What is the average size of Odontosoria reyesii?
Grows up to 40 cm in height
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
Manuel García Caluff (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caluff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075747-1: Based on the initial data import