Todea papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
1119148
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hennipman
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Blumea 16: 105, f. 1 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118486
Common Names
- Todea papuana
- Papuana Todea
- Papuan Todea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Todea papuana (also called ‘Papuan Todea’, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial fern native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Todea papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Todea papuana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Todea papuana is a hardy, evergreen fern that is native to New Zealand. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by spores in the fall. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Todea papuana
Todea papuana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Species in the Todea genus
Species in the Osmundaceae family
Leptopteris laxa, Leptopteris moorei, Leptopteris superba, Leptopteris hymenophylloides, Leptopteris alpina, Leptopteris fraseri, Osmunda herbacea, Osmunda hilsenbergii, Osmunda japonica, Osmunda banksiifolia, Osmunda regalis, Osmunda spectabilis, Osmunda vachellii, Osmunda lancea, Osmunda angustifolia, Osmunda javanica, Osmunda mildei, Osmunda abyssinica, Osmunda hybrida, Osmunda pilosa, Osmunda claytoniana, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, Osmundastrum claytonianum, Todea barbara, Todea papuana,
References
Elbert Hennipman (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hennipman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17462730-1: Based on the initial data import