Antrophyum sessilifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolium
ID:
1127554
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Spr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(1): 67 1827
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126892
Common Names
- Antrophyum
- Sessilifolium
- Sessile-Leaved Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antrophyum sessilifolium (also called Sessile-leaved Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Polypodiaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is typically found in moist, shady places such as forests, cliffs, and valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Antrophyum sessilifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It can also be used to make paper and as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antrophyum sessilifolium is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Antrophyum sessilifolium is a fern that is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.
Where to Find Antrophyum sessilifolium
Antrophyum sessilifolium is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
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-26623571: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.