Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 74 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000150478
Common Names
- High Syngramma
- High Fern
- High Leather Fern
Description
Syngramma alta (also called 'Tall Syngramma', among many other common names) is a species of fern found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forests, and along the banks of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Syngramma alta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a laxative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syngramma alta has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Syngramma alta: This fern is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division.
Where to Find Syngramma alta
Syngramma alta is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.
Syngramma alta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syngramma alta?
Syngramma alta
What is the common name of Syngramma alta?
Alta Fern
What is the natural habitat of Syngramma alta?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Syngramma genus
Syngramma alta,
Syngramma cartilagidens,
Syngramma dayi,
Syngramma grandis,
Syngramma lobbiana,
Syngramma magnifica,
Syngramma minima,
Syngramma quinata,
Syngramma spathulata,
Syngramma trichophora,
Syngramma valleculata,
Syngramma wallichii,
Syngramma alismifolia,
Syngramma vittiforme,
Syngramma coriacea,
Syngramma borneensis,
Species in the Pteridaceae family