Oxyspora sumatrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
162074
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 19: 176 (1934). (1933 publ. 1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161403
Common Names
- Oxyspora sumatrana
- Sumatran Oxyspora
- Sumatran Fern
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Oxyspora sumatrana (also called Sumatran Oxyspora, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, typically in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyspora sumatrana 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 stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxyspora sumatrana is small, white or pink in color, and grows in clusters. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxyspora sumatrana is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be grown in partial shade and in an area with good air circulation. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Oxyspora sumatrana
Oxyspora sumatrana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Oxyspora sumatrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyspora sumatrana?
Oxyspora sumatrana
What is the common name of Oxyspora sumatrana?
No common name
What is the family of Oxyspora sumatrana?
Polypodiaceae
Species in the Oxyspora genus
Oxyspora acutangula, Oxyspora floribunda, Oxyspora hirta, Oxyspora hispida, Oxyspora macrophylla, Oxyspora racemosa, Oxyspora scabrida, Oxyspora senguptae, Oxyspora stellulata, Oxyspora sumatrana, Oxyspora microflora, Oxyspora auriculata, Oxyspora beccarii, Oxyspora bullata, Oxyspora cordata, Oxyspora exigua, Oxyspora ovata, Oxyspora sagittata, Oxyspora sublepidota, Oxyspora umbellata, Oxyspora wrayi, Oxyspora paniculata, Oxyspora howellii, Oxyspora yunnanensis, Oxyspora vagans, Oxyspora curtisii, Oxyspora longisetosa, Oxyspora cernua, Oxyspora balansae, Oxyspora teretipetiolata, Oxyspora urophylla, Oxyspora hirticalyx, Oxyspora longifolia, Oxyspora decidua,
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574559-1: Based on the initial data import