Plagiogyria adnata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adnata
ID:
1125051
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Bedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Ferns Brit. India 1: t.51. 1865 ; & NPfl. 282
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124389
Common Names
- Plagiogyria adnata
- Adnata's Plagiogyria
- Adnata's Creeping Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiogyria adnata (also called Adnate-leaved Plagiogyria, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with bright green fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is often found in moist, shady areas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiogyria adnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in areas with high humidity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiogyria adnata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single fertile floret and two sterile florets. The seed is a small, yellow, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plagiogyria adnata is a slow-growing fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun if kept moist. It can be propagated by division or spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Plagiogyria adnata
Plagiogyria adnata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Species in the Plagiogyria genus
Plagiogyria neointermedia, Plagiogyria wakabae, Plagiogyria euphlebia, Plagiogyria japonica, Plagiogyria matsumureana, Plagiogyria pectinata, Plagiogyria koidzumii, Plagiogyria stenoptera, Plagiogyria assurgens, Plagiogyria adnata, Plagiogyria pycnophylla, Plagiogyria falcata, Plagiogyria glauca, Plagiogyria egenolfioides,
Species in the Plagiogyriaceae family
Plagiogyria neointermedia, Plagiogyria wakabae, Plagiogyria euphlebia, Plagiogyria japonica, Plagiogyria matsumureana, Plagiogyria pectinata, Plagiogyria koidzumii, Plagiogyria stenoptera, Plagiogyria assurgens, Plagiogyria adnata, Plagiogyria pycnophylla, Plagiogyria falcata, Plagiogyria glauca, Plagiogyria egenolfioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26620462: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.