Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
reticulatum
ID:
1125746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) Kaulf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Enum. Filic. : 198 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001125084



Common Names

  • Antrophyum reticulatum
  • Reticulatum Bird's Nest Fern
  • Reticulatum's Bird's Nest Fern


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Description

Antrophyum reticulatum (also called Reticulate Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a species of ferns in the Antrophyaceae family. It is a small, upright, evergreen perennial plant with short, creeping stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia, and grows in shady, moist, and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antrophyum reticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make medicine to treat fever, headache, and other conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antrophyum reticulatum var. parvulum (Blume) Bedd.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antrophyum reticulatum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antrophyum reticulatum is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Antrophyum reticulatum

Antrophyum reticulatum is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

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-26621336: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.