Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
laciniata
ID:
503895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) C.Cusset

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 30: 94 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503227



Common Names

  • Saxicolella laciniata
  • Laciniata Saxicolella
  • Laciniata Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Inversodicraea laciniata Engl. [unknown]
  • Pohliella laciniata Engl. [unknown]

Description

Saxicolella laciniata (also called Laciniata Saxicolella, among many other common names) is a species of fern with a rhizomatous root system. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saxicolella laciniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxicolella laciniata is a pink, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxicolella laciniata is a low-growing, perennial herb found in open woodland and grassy areas. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Saxicolella laciniata

Saxicolella laciniata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Saxicolella laciniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxicolella laciniata?

Saxicolella laciniata

What is the common name of Saxicolella laciniata?

Laciniate Saxicolella

What is the native range of Saxicolella laciniata?

India to China and Southeast Asia

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Colette Cusset (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cusset' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944940-1: Based on the initial data import