Phanerosorus major - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
1118394
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 311 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117732
Common Names
- Phanerosorus major
- Giant Shield Fern
- Giant Leather Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phanerosorus major (also called Giant Chain Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phanerosorus major is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phanerosorus major has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Phanerosorus major is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.
Species in the Phanerosorus genus
Species in the Matoniaceae family
References
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17344490-1: Based on the initial data import