Tapeinidium prionoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prionoides
ID:
1257462
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.U.Kramer
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 554 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256800
Common Names
- Prionoides Tapeinidium
- Prionoides Tapeinidium
- Prionoides Tapeinidiu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapeinidium prionoides (also called 'Saw-toothed Tapeinidium' and 'Saw-toothed-leaf Tapeinidium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinidium prionoides has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapeinidium prionoides is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Tapeinidium prionoides is a fern native to tropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by spores, or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate some shade. It should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Tapeinidium prionoides
Tapeinidium prionoides can be found in the tropical forests of Papua New Guinea.
Species in the Tapeinidium genus
Tapeinidium carolinense, Tapeinidium melanesicum, Tapeinidium moluccanum, Tapeinidium moorei, Tapeinidium pinnatum, Tapeinidium gracile, Tapeinidium denhami, Tapeinidium buniifolium, Tapeinidium novoguineense, Tapeinidium stenocarpum, Tapeinidium obtusatum, Tapeinidium atratum, Tapeinidium calomelanos, Tapeinidium oligophlebium, Tapeinidium luzonicum, Tapeinidium biserratum, Tapeinidium prionoides, Tapeinidium acuminatum, Tapeinidium longipinnulum,
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
Karl Ulrich Kramer (1928-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.U.Kramer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17455640-1: Based on the initial data import