Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Species:
koidzumii
ID:
1117149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tagawa

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2(3): 189. 1933 [1 Sep 1933]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116487

Common Names

  • Plagiogyria koidzumii
  • Koidzum's Plagiogyria
  • Koidzum's Fern

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Description

Plagiogyria koidzumii (also called 'Koidzumi's Plagiogyria', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Plagiogyriaceae family. It is native to Japan. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiogyria koidzumii has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiogyria koidzumii has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiogyria koidzumii is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a potting mix consisting of equal parts of peat, perlite, and sand. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Plagiogyria koidzumii

Plagiogyria koidzumii can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.