Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
intramarginale
ID:
1122283

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker ex Jenman) Alston

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Mutisia n.° 7: 9 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121621



Common Names

  • Polytaenium intramarginale
  • Intramarginal Polytaenium
  • Intramarginal Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Polytaenium intramarginale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytaenium intramarginale has small, fan-shaped fronds that are light green in color. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the seeds are tiny and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytaenium intramarginale can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in partial shade or full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Polytaenium intramarginale

Polytaenium intramarginale can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.
George Samuel Jenman (1845-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208098-2: Based on the initial data import