Status:
valid
Authors:
(Copel.) Holttum
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30(2): 330 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117757
Common Names
- Syngramma coriacea
- Coriaceous Syngramma
- Coriaceous Water Fern
Description
Syngramma coriacea (also called Leathery Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with leathery, lance-shaped fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Syngramma coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Syngramma coriacea has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single frond with a few leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syngramma coriacea is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Syngramma coriacea
Syngramma coriacea is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests.
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