Gravesia torrentium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torrentium
ID:
160284
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jum.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Rev. Gén. Bot. 1914, xxv. bis 402.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159613
Common Names
- Torrent's Gravesia
- Torrent's Spleenwort
- Torrent's Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gravesia torrentium (also called 'Torrent 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
Gravesia torrentium has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gravesia torrentium are small, yellow-green in color, and have a distinct bell shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and thin, with small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gravesia torrentium is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Gravesia torrentium
Gravesia torrentium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in temperate climates.
Gravesia torrentium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gravesia torrentium?
Gravesia torrentium
What are the common names of Gravesia torrentium?
Torrent's spleenwort, Torrent's asplenium
What is the natural habitat of Gravesia torrentium?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and rocky slopes
Species in the Gravesia genus
Gravesia lebrunii, Gravesia torrentium, Gravesia decaryana, Gravesia medinilloides, Gravesia biauriculata, Gravesia viscosa, Gravesia macropoda, Gravesia rubripes, Gravesia distantinervia, Gravesia violacea, Gravesia capitata, Gravesia torrentum, Gravesia mirabilis, Gravesia albinervia, Gravesia retracticauda, Gravesia longifolia, Gravesia crassicauda, Gravesia rostrata, Gravesia erecta, Gravesia macrosepala, Gravesia extenta, Gravesia fulva, Gravesia calliantha, Gravesia ecalcarata, Gravesia pedunculata, Gravesia lamiana, Gravesia primuloides, Gravesia longipes, Gravesia heterophylla, Gravesia ambrensis, Gravesia angustifolia, Gravesia porphyrovalvis, Gravesia baronii, Gravesia mangorensis, Gravesia macrantha, Gravesia reticulata, Gravesia jumellei, Gravesia submalvacea, Gravesia glandulosa, Gravesia pustulosa, Gravesia velutina, Gravesia bertolonioides, Gravesia humblotii, Gravesia sambiranensis, Gravesia masoalensis, Gravesia pusilla, Gravesia setifera, Gravesia tanalensis, Gravesia succosa, Gravesia rutenbergiana,
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
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568914-1: Based on the initial data import