Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
minima
ID:
1266159

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) E.H.Crane

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 22: 515 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265497



Common Names

  • Radiovittaria minima
  • Small Radiovittaria
  • Minima Radiovittaria


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Description

Radiovittaria minima (also called Dwarf Radiovittaria, among many other common names) is a small herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and the Americas. It has a prostrate or climbing growth habit and its leaves are alternate, simple, ovate-lanceolate, and serrate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Radiovittaria minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Radiovittaria minima has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Radiovittaria minima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Radiovittaria minima

Radiovittaria minima can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50217742: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Edmund H. Crane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Crane' in the authors string.