Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
1113699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
tro

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 33 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113037



Common Names

  • Llavea cordifolia
  • Llavea Cordifolia Fern
  • Cordifolia Fern


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Description

Llavea cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved llavea, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has large, leathery fronds with deeply lobed edges and a creeping rhizome. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Llavea cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Llavea cordifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Llavea cordifolia is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Llavea cordifolia

Llavea cordifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Llavea genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References