Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Species:
assurgens
ID:
1124008

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

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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.

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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.

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