Acrostichum aureum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureum
ID:
1107845
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1069 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107183
Common Names
- Acrostichum Aureum
- Aureum Acrostichum
- Aureum Mangrove Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acrostichum aureum (also called Golden Leatherfern, among many other common names) is a large, tropical fern native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has large, leathery fronds and is often found in wet, swampy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acrostichum aureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acrostichum aureum has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrostichum aureum can be propagated by division or cuttings. The divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Acrostichum aureum
Acrostichum aureum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Acrostichum genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600001: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.