Driessenia axantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axantha
ID:
160215
Status:
valid
Authors:
Korth.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : t. 53 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159544
Common Names
- Driessenia axantha
- Axanthic Driessenia
- Axanthic False Buttonweed
Searching for Driessenia axantha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Driessenia axantha (also called 'Finger Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia, and it grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Driessenia axantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a source of food and for its fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Driessenia axantha is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval shaped leaves.
Searching for Driessenia axantha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Driessenia axantha is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Driessenia axantha
Driessenia axantha is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Driessenia axantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Driessenia axantha?
Driessenia axantha
What is the common name of Driessenia axantha?
Axanthe Driessenia
What is the natural habitat of Driessenia axantha?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Driessenia genus
Driessenia axantha, Driessenia ciliata, Driessenia ferox, Driessenia glanduligera, Driessenia inaequalifolia, Driessenia kemoelensis, Driessenia microthrix, Driessenia minutiflora, Driessenia ohwiana, Driessenia teysmannii, Driessenia winkleri, Driessenia hepaticoides, Driessenia aequiappendiculata, Driessenia attenuata, Driessenia grandithyrsa, Driessenia planopetiolata, Driessenia sessiliflora, Driessenia dispar, Driessenia bulbosa, Driessenia phasmolacuna,
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
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568618-1: Based on the initial data import