Antrophyum guayanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guayanense
ID:
1113335
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 57: 212. 1915
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112673
Common Names
- Antrophyum guayanense
- Guayanense Antrophyum
- Guayanense Antrophyum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antrophyum guayanense (also called Guayanense Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a small fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Antrophyum guayanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a windbreak or as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antrophyum guayanense has small, white flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single frond and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antrophyum guayanense is a fern species native to South America. It can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Antrophyum guayanense
Antrophyum guayanense is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606885: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.