Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fourn.) C.F.Reed
Source:
ipni
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 21: 131 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151247
Common Names
- Slender Actinostachys
- Slender Fishtail Palm
- Slender Feather Palm
Synonyms
- Schizaea tenuis E.Fourn. [unknown]
Description
Actinostachys tenuis (also called Slender Bristle Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Actinostachys tenuis 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 tenuis is small and white. Its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinostachys tenuis is a fern native to Thailand and is usually propagated by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by spores in spring or summer.
Where to Find Actinostachys tenuis
Actinostachys tenuis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Actinostachys tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinostachys tenuis?
Actinostachys tenuis
What is the common name of Actinostachys tenuis?
Slender Fern
What is the natural habitat of Actinostachys tenuis?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania
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,