Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hoffmannii
ID:
319064

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Díaz & Llamacho

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 5: 487 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318396



Common Names

  • Hoffmann's Satinash
  • Hoffmann's Satin Ash
  • Hoffmann's Satin-Ash


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Description

Basiphyllaea hoffmannii (also called Hoffmann's Climbing Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, climbing fern with delicate, lacy fronds. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, from wet sclerophyll forests to rainforest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Basiphyllaea hoffmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basiphyllaea hoffmannii is a white or cream-colored, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and leaves that are oval-shaped with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basiphyllaea hoffmannii is a small, evergreen shrub, growing to about 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium, such as a mixture of sand and peat moss, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a medium of sand and peat moss. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Basiphyllaea hoffmannii

Basiphyllaea hoffmannii can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Basiphyllaea hoffmannii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Basiphyllaea hoffmannii?

Basiphyllaea hoffmannii prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What type of soil does Basiphyllaea hoffmannii prefer?

Basiphyllaea hoffmannii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best way to propagate Basiphyllaea hoffmannii?

Basiphyllaea hoffmannii can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19936: Based on the initial data import
Marta Aleida Díaz Dumas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Díaz' in the authors string.
Juan A. Llamacho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Llamacho' in the authors string.