Chaetogastra chironioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chironioides
ID:
159767
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 267 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159096
Common Names
- Chironioides Fern
- Chironioides Filmy Fern
- Chironioides Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetogastra chironioides (also called Chironioides Chaetogastra, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. It prefers moist, humid environments and is often found in lowland rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetogastra chironioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetogastra chironioides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaetogastra chironioides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Chaetogastra chironioides
Chaetogastra chironioides is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Chaetogastra chironioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra chironioides?
Chaetogastra chironioides
What is the common name of Chaetogastra chironioides?
Chironioides chaetogastra
What is the natural habitat of Chaetogastra chironioides?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Chaetogastra genus
Chaetogastra martiana, Chaetogastra rosea, Chaetogastra schiedeana, Chaetogastra cogniauxiana, Chaetogastra tetrapetala, Chaetogastra andreana, Chaetogastra simplicicaulis, Chaetogastra confertiflora, Chaetogastra capitata, Chaetogastra citrina, Chaetogastra araneicalyx, Chaetogastra thulia, Chaetogastra anderssonii, Chaetogastra solmsii, Chaetogastra almedae, Chaetogastra trinitensis, Chaetogastra alata, Chaetogastra wasshausenii, Chaetogastra purpurascens, Chaetogastra aurea, Chaetogastra pleromoides, Chaetogastra asperifolia, Chaetogastra obtusifolia, Chaetogastra cornuta, Chaetogastra congestiflora, Chaetogastra pulcherrima, Chaetogastra rupestris, Chaetogastra pendula, Chaetogastra purpusii, Chaetogastra parviflora, Chaetogastra hutchisonii, Chaetogastra oroensis, Chaetogastra herzogii, Chaetogastra rusbyi, Chaetogastra herincquiana, Chaetogastra galeottiana, Chaetogastra laevis, Chaetogastra dimorphylla, Chaetogastra excoriata, Chaetogastra monticola, Chaetogastra hassleri, Chaetogastra macvaughii, Chaetogastra minor, Chaetogastra longisepala, Chaetogastra cordeiroi, Chaetogastra crassifolia, Chaetogastra cristaensis, Chaetogastra riograndensis, Chaetogastra ornata, Chaetogastra brachyphylla,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:567244-1: Based on the initial data import