Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
evansii
ID:
1040145

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 117: 329 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039483

Common Names

  • Evans' Porotrichum
  • Evans' Fern
  • Evans' Polypody

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Description

Porotrichum evansii (also called Porotrichum evansii, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Porotrichum evansii is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porotrichum evansii has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porotrichum evansii is a tropical plant that prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Porotrichum evansii

Porotrichum evansii is found in the tropical regions of Central America, including parts of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Species in the Porotrichum genus

Porotrichum evansii, Porotrichum baculiferum, Porotrichum brasiliense, Porotrichum comosum, Porotrichum obliquifolium, Porotrichum parvirete, Porotrichum subexplanatum, Porotrichum amboroicum, Porotrichum atlanticum, Porotrichum bolivianum, Porotrichum brevifolium, Porotrichum caesium, Porotrichum caldense, Porotrichum cavifolium, Porotrichum chilense, Porotrichum elatulum, Porotrichum expansum, Porotrichum filiferum, Porotrichum korthalsianum, Porotrichum krauseanum, Porotrichum lancifrons, Porotrichum leucocaulon, Porotrichum lindigii, Porotrichum longirostre, Porotrichum macrocarpum, Porotrichum macropoma, Porotrichum madagassum, Porotrichum microthecium, Porotrichum sparsiflorum, Porotrichum subangustifolium, Porotrichum subpennaeforme, Porotrichum thieleanum, Porotrichum valdiviae, Porotrichum tenuinerve, Porotrichum frahmii, Porotrichum pittieri, Porotrichum protensum, Porotrichum superbum, Porotrichum bertrandii, Porotrichum microthamnium, Porotrichum robustum, Porotrichum variabile, Porotrichum flaccum, Porotrichum gracile,

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100364526: Based on data supplied by Bryonames