Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
paludosum
ID:
1036484

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 48 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035822



Common Names

  • Symphionema paludosum
  • Paludose Symphionema
  • Paludose Symphionema Vine


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Description

Symphionema paludosum (also called Water Fern, among many other common names) is an aquatic fern native to Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand. It grows in shallow water in swamps, ponds, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symphionema paludosum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphionema paludosum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphionema paludosum is a terrestrial plant that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Symphionema paludosum

Symphionema paludosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Symphionema genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

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