Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
glanduligera
ID:
160220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
ipni

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2291 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159549



Common Names

  • Driessenia glanduligera
  • Glandular Driessenia
  • Glandular False Buttonweed


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Description

Driessenia glanduligera (also called 'Glandular 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 glanduligera 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 glanduligera 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 glanduligera 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 glanduligera

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

Driessenia glanduligera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Driessenia glanduligera?

Driessenia glanduligera

What is the common name of Driessenia glanduligera?

Glandular Driessenia

What is the natural habitat of Driessenia glanduligera?

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,

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