Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
guayanense
ID:
1113334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Alston

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 314 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112672



Common Names

  • Polytaenium guayanense
  • Guayanense Polytaenium
  • Guayanense Polytaenia


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Description

Polytaenium guayanense (also called Guayanense Polytaenium, among many other common names) is a small fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Polytaenium guayanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a windbreak or as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytaenium guayanense has small, white flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single frond and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytaenium guayanense is a fern species native to South America. It can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Polytaenium guayanense

Polytaenium guayanense is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606884: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.