Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 155 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252804
Common Names
- Maguireanthus ayangannae
- Ayangannae Maguireanthus
- Ayangannae
Description
Maguireanthus ayangannae (also called Ayanganna Maguireanthus, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Thelypteridaceae. It is native to tropical regions in South America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Maguireanthus ayangannae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maguireanthus ayangannae has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maguireanthus ayangannae is a fern native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate full sun. Propagation is done by division or spores. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Spores should be sown in spring in a shady spot.
Where to Find Maguireanthus ayangannae
Maguireanthus ayangannae is endemic to the island of Anguilla, located in the Caribbean Sea.
Maguireanthus ayangannae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maguireanthus ayangannae?
Maguireanthus ayangannae
What is the natural habitat of Maguireanthus ayangannae?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Maguireanthus ayangannae?
It flowers in the summer months.
Species in the Maguireanthus genus
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,