Antrophyum brassii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
154375
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Linds.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 8(1): 5 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153704
Common Names
- Brass's Antrophyum
- Brass's Fern
- Brass's Shieldfern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antrophyum brassii (also called Brass's Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Antrophyaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. This fern is found in tropical moist lowland forests, growing on rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Antrophyum brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter to wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antrophyum brassii is white and has six petals. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antrophyum brassii is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Antrophyum brassii
Antrophyum brassii can be found in the rainforests of New South Wales, Australia
Antrophyum brassii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antrophyum brassii?
Antrophyum brassii
What is the common name of Antrophyum brassii?
Brassii Fern
What is the natural habitat of Antrophyum brassii?
Moist woods, thickets, and stream banks
Species in the Antrophyum genus
Antrophyum annetii, Antrophyum austroqueenslandicum, Antrophyum brassii, Antrophyum costatum, Antrophyum jagoanum, Antrophyum lancifolium, Antrophyum lessonii, Antrophyum megistophyllum, Antrophyum ovatum, Antrophyum ponapense, Antrophyum simulans, Antrophyum smithii, Antrophyum strictum, Antrophyum subfalcatum, Antrophyum formosanum, Antrophyum bivittatum, Antrophyum trivittatum, Antrophyum immersum, Antrophyum malgassicum, Antrophyum boryanum, Antrophyum mannianum, Antrophyum guayanense, Antrophyum lanceolatum, Antrophyum obovatum, Antrophyum parvulum, Antrophyum vittarioides, Antrophyum latifolium, Antrophyum plantagineum, Antrophyum reticulatum, Antrophyum sessilifolium, Antrophyum henryi, Antrophyum callifolium, Antrophyum castaneum, Antrophyum novae-caledoniae, Antrophyum ledermannii, Antrophyum semicostatum, Antrophyum williamsii, Antrophyum immersum, Antrophyum immersum,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Stuart Lindsay (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Linds.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50425910-2: Based on the initial data import