Saccoloma samoense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samoense
ID:
1409708
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hovenkamp & T.T.Luong) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:07. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422173
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma samoense (also called Samoan Saccoloma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the tropical regions of the Pacific Islands, including Samoa and Tonga. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests, woodlands, and moist grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma samoense is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought-resistant and has a long lifespan.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saccoloma samoense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, and have a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccoloma samoense is a fern that can be propagated from spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can also be propagated from division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Saccoloma samoense
Saccoloma samoense is found in Samoa.
Saccoloma samoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccoloma samoense?
Saccoloma samoense
What type of plant is Saccoloma samoense?
Fern
What is the natural habitat of Saccoloma samoense?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Peter Hans Hovenkamp (1953-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hovenkamp' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Thien Tam Luong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Luong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182012-1: Based on the initial data import