Saccoloma cicutarioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cicutarioides
ID:
1409827
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:07. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422292
Common Names
- Saccoloma cicutarioides
- Cicutarioides Fern
- Cicutarioides Saccoloma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma cicutarioides (also called Cicuta-like saccoloma, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen fern with leathery, glossy, dark green fronds that are triangular in shape and have a distinctively scalloped margin. It grows in moist, shady places, often in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma cicutarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccoloma cicutarioides has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccoloma cicutarioides is an evergreen fern that can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It is best propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Saccoloma cicutarioides
Saccoloma cicutarioides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Saccoloma cicutarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccoloma cicutarioides?
Saccoloma cicutarioides
What is the common name of Saccoloma cicutarioides?
Cicutarioides Saccoloma
What type of environment does Saccoloma cicutarioides prefer?
Saccoloma cicutarioides prefers moist, shady environments.
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182124-1: Based on the initial data import