Schizaea diversispora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diversispora
ID:
152072
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bierh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 58: 638. 1971. (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151401
Common Names
- Curly-grass Fern
- Corkscrew Spleenwort
- Diversispora Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizaea diversispora (also called Schizaea diversispora, 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 diversispora 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 diversispora 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 diversispora 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 diversispora
Schizaea diversispora is native to the wet forests of Southeast Asia.
Schizaea diversispora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizaea diversispora?
Schizaea diversispora
What is the family of Schizaea diversispora?
Schizaeaceae
Where is Schizaea diversispora 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
David William Bierhorst (1924-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bierh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17453830-1: Based on the initial data import