Status:
valid
Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 22(2): 22 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260596
Common Names
- Sciadotenia pachnococca
- Pachnococca Sciadotenia
- Pachnococca Sciadotenia Fern
Description
Sciadotenia pachnococca (also called Pachnococca sciadotenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to China and is found in deciduous or evergreen forests, scrub and thickets, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sciadotenia pachnococca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sciadotenia pachnococca has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sciadotenia pachnococca is a shrub species that is native to Bolivia. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Sciadotenia pachnococca
Sciadotenia pachnococca is native to tropical Asia.
Sciadotenia pachnococca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciadotenia pachnococca?
Sciadotenia pachnococca
What are the common names of Sciadotenia pachnococca?
Pachnococca fan palm, Pachnococca sciadotenia
What is the natural habitat of Sciadotenia pachnococca?
Sciadotenia pachnococca is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Sciadotenia genus
Sciadotenia cayennensis,
Sciadotenia sprucei,
Sciadotenia brachypoda,
Sciadotenia ramiflora,
Sciadotenia sagotiana,
Sciadotenia amazonica,
Sciadotenia paraensis,
Sciadotenia nitida,
Sciadotenia toxifera,
Sciadotenia solimoesana,
Sciadotenia eichleriana,
Sciadotenia mathiasiana,
Sciadotenia peruviana,
Sciadotenia duckei,
Sciadotenia pachnococca,
Sciadotenia javariensis,
Sciadotenia pubistaminea,
Sciadotenia acutifolia,
Sciadotenia campestris,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,