Vittaria vittarioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vittarioides
ID:
1416522
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thouars) C.Chr.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 655 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428987
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria vittarioides (also called Vittaria, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet, tropical climates and is often found in marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Vittaria vittarioides is used medicinally as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vittaria vittarioides are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria vittarioides is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a shady location. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vittaria vittarioides
Vittaria vittarioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Vittaria vittarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittaria vittarioides?
Vittaria vittarioides
What is the common name of Vittaria vittarioides?
Vittarioid Vittaria
What is the natural habitat of Vittaria vittarioides?
Mesic to wet forests, bogs, and fens
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17234450-1: Based on the initial data import