Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
pinnatum
ID:
1108093

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 213 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107431

Common Names

  • Tapeinidium pinnatum
  • Pinnate Tapeinidium
  • Pinnate Fishtail Fern

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Description

Tapeinidium pinnatum (also called pinnate tapeinidium, among many other common names) is a species of fern-like plant in the family Selaginellaceae. It is a small to medium-sized plant, with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical Asia, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinidium pinnatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapeinidium pinnatum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinidium pinnatum can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a potting mix that is composed of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and peat moss. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. It can be grown in temperatures between 10-25°C.

Where to Find Tapeinidium pinnatum

Tapeinidium pinnatum can be found in the tropical regions of the world.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600336: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.