Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Carruth.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. [10]: 372 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000150551
Common Names
- Quinata Syngramma
- Five-Lobed Syngramma
- Five-Lobes Syngramma
Synonyms
- Craspedodictyum quinatum (Hook.) Copel. [unknown]
- Craspedodictyum schlechteri (Brause) Copel. [unknown]
- Dictyogramme quinata (Hook.) Trevis. [unknown]
- Neurogramma quinata Christ [unknown]
- Syngramma schlechteri Brause [unknown]
- Trichiogramme quinata Kuhn [unknown]
- Gymnogramma quinata Hook. [unknown]
Description
Syngramma quinata (also called Five-veined Chain Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, ravines, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Syngramma quinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and can provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Syngramma quinata have five white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syngramma quinata is a terrestrial fern native to tropical Asia. It prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Syngramma quinata
Syngramma quinata is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Syngramma quinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syngramma quinata?
Syngramma quinata
What is the common name of Syngramma quinata?
Quinata Fern
What is the natural habitat of Syngramma quinata?
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