Driessenia ferox - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
160219
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Melastom. : 242 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159548
Common Names
- Driessenia ferox
- Fierce Driessenia
- Fierce False Buttonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Driessenia ferox (also called 'Spiny 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 ferox 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 ferox 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Driessenia ferox 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 ferox
Driessenia ferox is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Driessenia ferox FAQ
What is the scientific name of Driessenia ferox?
Driessenia ferox
What is the common name of Driessenia ferox?
Ferocious Driessenia
What is the natural habitat of Driessenia ferox?
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
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568622-1: Based on the initial data import