Austrogramme marginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
1035708
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 18: 279 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035046
Common Names
- Austrogramme marginata
- Marginata Austrogramme
- Austrogramme's Marginata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Austrogramme marginata (also called Margined Austrogramme, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, shady forests. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Austrogramme marginata is a species of fern that is native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to provide ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a filler in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Austrogramme marginata has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Austrogramme marginata is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 and can tolerate drought but does best with regular watering.
Where to Find Austrogramme marginata
Austrogramme marginata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Austrogramme genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17056860-1: Based on the initial data import