Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
ovatum
ID:
154400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alderw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 18: 17, t. 2, f. 1 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153729



Common Names

  • Ovate Antrophyum
  • Ovate Fern
  • Ovate Shieldfern


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Description

Antrophyum ovatum (also called Egg-leaved Polypody, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is usually found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Antrophyum ovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antrophyum ovatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Antrophyum ovatum is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and the Philippines. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Antrophyum ovatum

Antrophyum ovatum can be found in the rainforests of Queensland, Australia

Antrophyum ovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antrophyum ovatum?

Antrophyum ovatum

What is the common name of Antrophyum ovatum?

Ovatum Fern

What is the natural habitat of Antrophyum ovatum?

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