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
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.
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.
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,