Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Species:
tenuis
ID:
151918

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

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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.

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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 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,