Schizaea australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
152066
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudich.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 5: 98 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151395
Common Names
- Australian Schizaea
- Austalis Schizaea
- Southern Schizaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizaea australis (also called Schizaea australis, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Schizaeaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is typically found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schizaea australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known to have air-purifying properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizaea australis is small and white in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore and the seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizaea australis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Schizaea australis
Schizaea australis can be found in the wet forests of Australia.
Schizaea australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizaea australis?
Schizaea australis
What is the family of Schizaea australis?
Schizaeaceae
Where is Schizaea australis found?
Brazil
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
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17220360-1: Based on the initial data import