Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
ciliata
ID:
160217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc. ex Cogn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. i. II. (1890) 531; et in DC.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159546

Common Names

  • Driessenia ciliata
  • Ciliate Driessenia
  • Ciliate False Buttonweed

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Description

Driessenia ciliata (also called 'Ciliate Spleenwort', 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 ciliata 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 ciliata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Driessenia ciliata 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 ciliata

Driessenia ciliata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Driessenia ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Driessenia ciliata?

Driessenia ciliata

What is the common name of Driessenia ciliata?

Ciliate Driessenia

What is the natural habitat of Driessenia ciliata?

Tropical rainforests

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

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568620-1: Based on the initial data import