Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1112592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 103 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111930



Common Names

  • Schizaea elegans
  • Elegant Schizaea
  • Elegant Curly Grass


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Description

Schizaea elegans (also called Elegant Schizaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to the United States and Caribbean, and is typically found in woodlands and swamps. It has long, dark green fronds that grow in a v-shaped pattern, and its small, brownish-green spores are located on the underside of the fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Schizaea elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizaea elegans is a small, greenish-brown spike with a single spikelet at the tip. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizaea elegans is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a well-draining potting mix. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or by spores. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Schizaea elegans

Schizaea elegans is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606084: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.