Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
trivittatum
ID:
1108660

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Notes Ptéridol. 16. 111 t. 1. 1925. (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107998



Common Names

  • Antrophyum trivittatum
  • Three-veined Maiden Fern
  • Three-striped Maiden Fern


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Description

Antrophyum trivittatum (also called Three-striped Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and it has fan-shaped fronds with many small, rounded pinnae and three distinct stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Antrophyum trivittatum is used as an ornamental plant in containers and as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antrophyum trivittatum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Antrophyum trivittatum

Antrophyum trivittatum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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