Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
subulatum
ID:
1274328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) C.Cusset

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 14: 32 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273666



Common Names

  • Zeylanidium Subulatum
  • Subulatum Zeylanidium
  • Subulatum


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Description

Zeylanidium subulatum (also called Subulate Zeylanidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall and has white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zeylanidium subulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zeylanidium subulatum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeylanidium subulatum is a fern that can be propagated from spores. Collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and the spores should germinate in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from division, though this is more difficult and less successful.

Where to Find Zeylanidium subulatum

Zeylanidium subulatum can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.

Zeylanidium subulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zeylanidium subulatum?

Zeylanidium subulatum

What is the common name of Zeylanidium subulatum?

Subulate zeylanidium

Where is Zeylanidium subulatum found?

It is native to India

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50265940: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Colette Cusset (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cusset' in the authors string.