Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mett.) C.F.Reed
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 21: 131 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253184
Common Names
- Actinostachys intermedia
- Intermediate Bristle Fern
- Intermediate Shield Fern
Description
Actinostachys intermedia (also called intermediate actinostachys, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is a small herb, growing up to 10 centimeters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Actinostachys intermedia is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinostachys intermedia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinostachys intermedia is a tropical fern that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Actinostachys intermedia
Actinostachys intermedia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Actinostachys intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinostachys intermedia?
Actinostachys intermedia
What is the common name of Actinostachys intermedia?
Intermediate Bristle Fern
What is the natural habitat of Actinostachys intermedia?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests of Brazil
Species in the Actinostachys genus
Actinostachys balansae,
Actinostachys confusa,
Actinostachys inopinata,
Actinostachys melanesica,
Actinostachys oligostachys,
Actinostachys plana,
Actinostachys spirophylla,
Actinostachys tenuis,
Actinostachys wagneri,
Actinostachys pennula,
Actinostachys macrofunda,
Actinostachys subtrijuga,
Actinostachys digitata,
Actinostachys intermedia,
Actinostachys laevigata,
Species in the Schizaeaceae family
Actinostachys balansae,
Actinostachys confusa,
Actinostachys inopinata,
Actinostachys melanesica,
Actinostachys oligostachys,
Actinostachys plana,
Actinostachys spirophylla,
Actinostachys tenuis,
Actinostachys wagneri,
Actinostachys pennula,
Actinostachys macrofunda,
Actinostachys subtrijuga,
Actinostachys digitata,
Actinostachys intermedia,
Actinostachys laevigata,
Schizaea australis,
Schizaea bifida,
Schizaea diversispora,
Schizaea malaccana,
Schizaea montis-petrae,
Schizaea pacificans,
Schizaea pectinata,
Schizaea dichotoma,
Schizaea poeppigiana,
Schizaea pusilla,
Schizaea tenella,
Schizaea fistulosa,
Schizaea elegans,
Schizaea incurvata,
Schizaea pseudodichotoma,
Schizaea rhacoindusiata,
Schizaea fluminensis,
Schizaea sprucei,
Schizaea stricta,
Schizaea orbicularis,
Schizaea rupestris,