Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
1277717

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53: 406 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277055



Common Names

  • Mascagnia arenicola
  • Sand Mascagnia
  • Sand Mascagnia-Vine


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Description

Mascagnia arenicola (also called False Bird's Nest Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, or Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a large evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascagnia arenicola has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia arenicola is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Mascagnia arenicola

Mascagnia arenicola is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mascagnia arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia arenicola?

Mascagnia arenicola

What is the common name of Mascagnia arenicola?

Mascagnia

What type of plant is Mascagnia arenicola?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Mascagnia genus

Mascagnia aptera, Mascagnia macradena, Mascagnia pittieri, Mascagnia ovatifolia, Mascagnia cynanchifolia, Mascagnia dissimilis, Mascagnia brittonii, Mascagnia polybotrya, Mascagnia eggersiana, Mascagnia divaricata, Mascagnia sepium, Mascagnia schunkei, Mascagnia velutina, Mascagnia spicigera, Mascagnia allopterys, Mascagnia almedae, Mascagnia bierosa, Mascagnia brevifolia, Mascagnia cordifolia, Mascagnia tenuifolia, Mascagnia vacciniifolia, Mascagnia loretensis, Mascagnia violacea, Mascagnia peruviana, Mascagnia strigulosa, Mascagnia haenkeana, Mascagnia lilacina, Mascagnia lugoi, Mascagnia microcarpa, Mascagnia boliviana, Mascagnia australis, Mascagnia seleriana, Mascagnia tomentosa, Mascagnia tucuruensis, Mascagnia affinis, Mascagnia glabrata, Mascagnia aequatorialis, Mascagnia arenicola, Mascagnia riedeliana, Mascagnia conformis, Mascagnia corymbosa,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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