Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Species:
spirophylla
ID:
151917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Troll) C.F.Reed

Source:
ipni

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 21: 131 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151246

Common Names

  • Spirophylla Actinostachys
  • Spirophylla Fishtail Palm
  • Spirophylla Feather Palm

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Synonyms

  • Actinostachys ponapensis (Hosok.) H.Ito [unknown]
  • Schizaea ponapensis Hosok. [unknown]
  • Schizaea spirophylla Troll [unknown]

Description

Actinostachys spirophylla (also called Spirophyllum Water Fern, among many other common names) is a floating fern species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an aquatic species with a floating root system, and its fronds are usually 1-3 inches long. It is found in still or slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Actinostachys spirophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinostachys spirophylla is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinostachys spirophylla can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Actinostachys spirophylla

Actinostachys spirophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America. It is found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Actinostachys spirophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinostachys spirophylla?

Actinostachys spirophylla

What is the common name of Actinostachys spirophylla?

Spiral Fern

What is the natural habitat of Actinostachys spirophylla?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania

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,