Actiniopteris dimorpha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
1111437
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pic.Serm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Webbia 17: 18, f.2. 1962. (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110775
Common Names
- Actiniopteris dimorpha
- Ferny Feather-fern
- Ferny Fishbone Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Actiniopteris dimorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Actiniopteris dimorpha sub. diversiformis KornasFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actiniopteris dimorpha is a small, yellow flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets arranged in a cross shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actiniopteris dimorpha is a hardy, evergreen, terrestrial fern native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, creeping plant with small, four-lobed leaves. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady location and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water.
Where to Find Actiniopteris dimorpha
Actiniopteris dimorpha is native to South Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
Species in the Actiniopteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26604311: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.