Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
obovatum
ID:
1117297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 233 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116635



Common Names

  • Antrophyum obovatum
  • Obovatum Fern
  • Obovatum Bird's-nest Fern


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Description

Antrophyum obovatum (also called Antrophyum obovatum var. obovatum, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Japan. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are bipinnate and have a distinctively curved rachis. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Antrophyum obovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antrophyum obovatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in spikes. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antrophyum obovatum is a fern species native to tropical Asia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spores or division. The spores should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Antrophyum obovatum

Antrophyum obovatum is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

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