Saccoloma squamosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamosum
ID:
1120860
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.Moran
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 134, fig. 3 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001120198
Common Names
- Squamosum Saccoloma
- Squamosum Fern
- Squamosum Leather Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma squamosum (also called Saccoloma squamosum, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial fern with lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate fronds. It is found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, often in shady and humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma squamosum has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccoloma squamosum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Saccoloma squamosum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26615400: Based on the initial data import
Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.