Gastoniella ascensionis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ascensionis
ID:
1409577
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Li Bing Zhang & Liang Zhang
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 109: 67. 2016 [31 Dec 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422042
Common Names
- Gastoniella Ascensionis
- Gastoniella
- Ascensionis Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gastoniella ascensionis (also called Ascension Gastoniella, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Gastoniella ascensionis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastoniella ascensionis has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Gastoniella ascensionis is a terrestrial fern that can be grown in moist, shady areas. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Gastoniella ascensionis
Gastoniella ascensionis can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Central and South America.
Gastoniella ascensionis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastoniella ascensionis?
Gastoniella ascensionis
What is the common name of Gastoniella ascensionis?
Ascension Filmy-Fern
Where is Gastoniella ascensionis found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Species in the Gastoniella genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Li Bing Zhang (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Bing Zhang' in the authors string.
Liang Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liang Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162080-1: Based on the initial data import