Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Species:
stenoptera
ID:
1117157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance) Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pfl. 1(4): 282. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116495

Common Names

  • Plagiogyria stenoptera
  • Narrow-Winged Plagiogyria
  • Narrow-Winged Fern

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Description

Plagiogyria stenoptera (also called 'Narrow-Winged 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 stenoptera is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and small size. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiogyria stenoptera 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 stenoptera 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 stenoptera

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26611140: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.