Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
duidae
ID:
1226872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 541 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226210



Common Names

  • Siphanthera
  • Duidae Fern
  • Duidae


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Description

Siphanthera duidae (also called Duidae Siphanthera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with lanceolate fronds. It is native to tropical America, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Siphanthera duidae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siphanthera duidae has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphanthera duidae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.

Where to Find Siphanthera duidae

Siphanthera duidae is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Siphanthera duidae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphanthera duidae?

Siphanthera duidae

What are the common names of Siphanthera duidae?

Duidae siphanthera

What is the native range of Siphanthera duidae?

Tropical America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50048122: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.