Plagiogyria pycnophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnophylla
ID:
1125057
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) Mett.
Source:
tro
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Plagiog. 8: n.2. 1858 ; & Chr. 175. NPfl. 282
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124395
Common Names
- Plagiogyria pycnophylla
- Pycnophylla's Plagiogyria
- Pycnophylla's Creeping Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiogyria pycnophylla (also called Thick-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 pycnophylla 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 pycnophylla 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 pycnophylla 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 pycnophylla
Plagiogyria pycnophylla is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
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-26620475: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.