Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) Mett.
Source:
tro
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Plagiog. 10: n.6. 1858 ; & NPfl. 282
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107386
Common Names
- Euphlebia Fern
- Golden Fern
- Golden Polypody
Uses & Benefits
Plagiogyria euphlebia is a fern species that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create naturalistic displays in terrariums, as well as to provide ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiogyria euphlebia has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, slender hypocotyl.
Where to Find Plagiogyria euphlebia
Plagiogyria euphlebia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
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,