Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Ital. 293. 1901
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123346
Common Names
- Plagiogyria Assurgens
- Assurgens Plagiogyria
- Rising Plagiogyria
Description
Plagiogyria assurgens (also called Assurgent Plagiogyria, among many other common names) is a fern species in the Plagiogyriaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forests, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiogyria assurgens is a species of fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiogyria assurgens has small, greenish-white flowers that appear in the summer. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have one or two pairs of oval-shaped leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiogyria assurgens can be propagated by spores or division. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soil in partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and will take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Plagiogyria assurgens
Plagiogyria assurgens is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky, dry areas, such as in cliffs and rocky outcrops.
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,