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
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.
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