Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sarcophylla
ID:
319075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 78 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318407



Common Names

  • Sarco Satinash
  • Sarco Satin Ash
  • Sarco Satin-Ash


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Synonyms

  • Tetramicra platyphylla Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tetramicra sarcophylla Cogn. [unknown]
  • Bletia platyphylla Rchb.f. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bletia sarcophylla Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Basiphyllaea sarcophylla (also called Sarcophylla 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 sarcophylla 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 sarcophylla is yellow and has five petals. The seed is an oblong, black drupe with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small shrub with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basiphyllaea sarcophylla 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 sarcophylla

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

Basiphyllaea sarcophylla FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Basiphyllaea sarcophylla?

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

What type of soil does Basiphyllaea sarcophylla prefer?

Basiphyllaea sarcophylla prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best way to propagate Basiphyllaea sarcophylla?

Basiphyllaea sarcophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19937: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.