Actinostachys macrofunda - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrofunda
ID:
1117088
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bierh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 58: 638. 1971. (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116426
Common Names
- Actinostachys macrofunda
- Large-Spored Actinostachys
- Large-Spored Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actinostachys macrofunda (also called Actinostachys pennula, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America and the Caribbean. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are bipinnate and have a distinctively curved rachis. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Actinostachys macrofunda has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinostachys macrofunda has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actinostachys macrofunda is an evergreen fern native to Central America. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by spores. Plant divisions in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Actinostachys macrofunda
Actinostachys macrofunda is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.
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,
References
David William Bierhorst (1924-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bierh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17425790-1: Based on the initial data import