Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
1036575

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bosch & Sande Lac.) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Org. Divers. Evol. 10(2): 121 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035913



Common Names

  • Touwia elliptica
  • Elliptica Touwia
  • Touwia Elliptica


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Description

Touwia elliptica (also called Elliptic Touwia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Taiwan. It is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its elliptic leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Touwia elliptica is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Touwia elliptica has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Touwia elliptica can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spores. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Touwia elliptica

Touwia elliptica is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Touwia genus

Species in the Neckeraceae family

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References

Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
Sanna Olsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Olsson' in the authors string.
Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100356579: Based on data supplied by Bryonames