Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
angustifolius
ID:
1109786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Underw. & Maxon

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 487 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109124



Common Names

  • Ananthacorus angustifolius
  • Narrow-Leaved Ananthacorus
  • Narrow-Leaved Ananthacorus Fern


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Description

Ananthacorus angustifolius (also called Ananthacorus angustifolius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a shrub with long, thin stems and bright green, glossy leaves. It is usually found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ananthacorus angustifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ananthacorus angustifolius has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Ananthacorus angustifolius

Ananthacorus angustifolius can be found in the temperate regions of eastern Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Ananthacorus genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602266: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.