Saccoloma chartaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chartaceum
ID:
142030
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.B.Nair
Source:
ipni
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 86(3): 415 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141359
Common Names
- Chartaceous Saccoloma
- Saccoloma Lichen
- Paper Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma chartaceum (also called Saccoloma caudatum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to New Zealand and Australia, and is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on cliffs, and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma chartaceum is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of mulch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saccoloma chartaceum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccoloma chartaceum is a small, evergreen fern that grows in a clump and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. The rhizome should be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Saccoloma chartaceum
Saccoloma chartaceum is found in New Zealand.
Saccoloma chartaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccoloma chartaceum?
Saccoloma chartaceum
What is the common name of Saccoloma chartaceum?
Papery Saccoloma
What type of plant is Saccoloma chartaceum?
Fern
Species in the Saccoloma genus
Saccoloma campylurum, Saccoloma caudatum, Saccoloma chartaceum, Saccoloma ferulaceum, Saccoloma kingii, Saccoloma tenue, Saccoloma trichophyllum, Saccoloma galeottii, Saccoloma nigrescens, Saccoloma quadripinnatum, Saccoloma sunduei, Saccoloma inaequale, Saccoloma henriettae, Saccoloma elegans, Saccoloma squamosum, Saccoloma domingense, Saccoloma laxum, Saccoloma moranii, Saccoloma brasiliense, Saccoloma firmum, Saccoloma acuminatum, Saccoloma samoense, Saccoloma cicutarioides,
Species in the Saccolomataceae family
Saccoloma campylurum, Saccoloma caudatum, Saccoloma chartaceum, Saccoloma ferulaceum, Saccoloma kingii, Saccoloma tenue, Saccoloma trichophyllum, Saccoloma galeottii, Saccoloma nigrescens, Saccoloma quadripinnatum, Saccoloma sunduei, Saccoloma inaequale, Saccoloma henriettae, Saccoloma elegans, Saccoloma squamosum, Saccoloma domingense, Saccoloma laxum, Saccoloma moranii, Saccoloma brasiliense, Saccoloma firmum, Saccoloma acuminatum, Saccoloma samoense, Saccoloma cicutarioides,
References
G. Bhadran Nair (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.B.Nair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17531180-1: Based on the initial data import