Vittaria lineata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lineata
ID:
1113314
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. (Turin) 5. 421 t. 9 f. 5. 1793. HB. 3 (1793)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112652
Common Names
- Vittaria lineata
- Winged Vittaria
- Striped Vittaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria lineata (also called Striped Cloak Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with long, narrow fronds that are striped with white. It is native to tropical regions and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Vittaria lineata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittaria lineata has small, white flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single frond and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria lineata is a fern species native to South America. It can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Vittaria lineata
Vittaria lineata is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Species in the Vittaria genus
Vittaria crispomarginata, Vittaria dichotoma, Vittaria exigua, Vittaria latissima, Vittaria lloydiifolia, Vittaria nervosa, Vittaria nymanii, Vittaria pachystemma, Vittaria parvula, Vittaria pluridichotoma, Vittaria reekmansii, Vittaria scabricoma, Vittaria semipellucida, Vittaria squamosipes, Vittaria subcoriacea, Vittaria isoetifolia, Vittaria graminifolia, Vittaria lineata, Vittaria appalachiana, Vittaria bonincola, Vittaria schaeferi, Vittaria bradeorum, Vittaria flavicosta, Vittaria longipes, Vittaria scabrida, Vittaria vittarioides,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606863: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.