Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seychellana
ID:
252744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1473 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252076



Common Names

  • Northia seychellana
  • Seychelles Northia
  • Seychellana Northia


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Synonyms

  • Mimusops hornei M.M.Hartog [unknown]
  • Northia brevitubulata Lecomte [unknown]
  • Northia confusa Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Northia hornei Pierre [unknown]

Description

Northia seychellana (also called Seychelles Strap Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the Seychelles. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Northia seychellana is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Northia seychellana has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Northia seychellana can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Northia seychellana

Northia seychellana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.

Northia seychellana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Northia seychellana?

Northia seychellana

What is the common name of Northia seychellana?

Seychelles Northia

What type of plant is Northia seychellana?

Seagrass

Species in the Northia genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

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