Saccoloma kingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
142036
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bedd.) G.B.Nair
Source:
ipni
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 16(3): 645 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141365
Common Names
- King's Saccoloma
- Saccoloma Lichen
- Kingii Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma kingii (also called 'King's saccoloma', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Asia, from India to Japan. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady places in forests, often near streams or in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma kingii 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 kingii 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 kingii is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady habitats. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best in a moist, shady environment with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Saccoloma kingii
Saccoloma kingii is found in New Zealand.
Saccoloma kingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccoloma kingii?
Saccoloma kingii
What is the common name of Saccoloma kingii?
King's Saccoloma
What is the habitat of Saccoloma kingii?
It is found in tropical rainforests in South America
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
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
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:17561540-1: Based on the initial data import