Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 188 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249961
Common Names
- Grandidieriana Neobathiea
- Neobathiea grandidieriana
- Grandidieriana
Synonyms
- Mystacidium grandidierianum T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
- Neobathiea filicornu Schltr. [unknown]
- Aeranthes grandidieriana Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Angraecum grandidierianum Carrière [unknown]
Description
Neobathiea grandidieriana (also called 'Grandidier's Apostasia', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial fern with fronds up to 1 m long. It grows in moist, shady areas in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and wet schlerophyll woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Neobathiea grandidieriana is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, wounds, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neobathiea grandidieriana has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neobathiea grandidieriana is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-21°C and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Neobathiea grandidieriana
Neobathiea grandidieriana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and eastern parts of the island.
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Orchidaceae
Species in the Neobathiea genus
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,