Oleandra neriiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neriiformis
ID:
1125837
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Anales Hist. Nat. 1: 115. 1799 ; & Descr. 253. 1802. HB. 302. Chr. 280. NPfl. 204
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001125175
Common Names
- Oleandra neriiformis
- Club-Shaped Oleandra
- Club-Shaped Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oleandra neriiformis (also called Neriiform Oleandra, among many other common names) is a species of ferns in the Oleandraceae family. It is a small, creeping, evergreen perennial plant with short, creeping stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia, and grows in shady, moist, and humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra neriiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other handicrafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oleandra neriiformis are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oleandra neriiformis is a small, evergreen fern. It can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Oleandra neriiformis
Oleandra neriiformis is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Oleandra genus
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
Species in the Oleandraceae family
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
References
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17165720-1: Based on the initial data import