Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
urbani
ID:
154439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brause) Alain

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 168 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153768



Common Names

  • Polytaenium
  • Urban's Polytaenium
  • Polytaenium Fern


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Description

Polytaenium urbani (also called Polytaenium urbani, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polytaenium urbani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytaenium urbani is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with six leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytaenium urbani is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Polytaenium urbani

Polytaenium urbani is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, meadows, and marshes.

Polytaenium urbani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polytaenium urbani?

Polytaenium urbani

What type of plant is Polytaenium urbani?

Fern

Where is Polytaenium urbani native to?

India

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Guido Georg Wilhelm Brause (1847-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208103-2: Based on the initial data import