Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
252766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Haegens

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 12: 199 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252098



Common Names

  • Nothobaccaurea pulvinata
  • Cushion-Like Nothobaccaurea
  • Pulvinata Nothobaccaurea


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Synonyms

  • Baccaurea pulvinata A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Nothobaccaurea pulvinata (also called Cushion Strap Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to India. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothobaccaurea pulvinata is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothobaccaurea pulvinata has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothobaccaurea pulvinata can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Nothobaccaurea pulvinata

Nothobaccaurea pulvinata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.

Nothobaccaurea pulvinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothobaccaurea pulvinata?

Nothobaccaurea pulvinata

What is the family of Nothobaccaurea pulvinata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Nothobaccaurea pulvinata?

Pulvinate Nothobaccaurea

Species in the Nothobaccaurea genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135732: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Raoul Martin Anne Peter Haegens (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haegens' in the authors string.