Schizaea fistulosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fistulosa
ID:
1112185
Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111523
Common Names
- Schizaea Fistulosa
- Fistulosa Schizaea
- Fistulosa Curly-grass Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizaea fistulosa (also called Curly Grass Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern species with a tufted habit and long, wiry, dark green fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and grows in moist, shady places, such as in the understory of rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Schizaea fistulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schizaea fistulosa are small and greenish-brown. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizaea fistulosa is a fern that is propagated by spores. It can be grown in moist, shady areas with well-draining soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Schizaea fistulosa
Schizaea fistulosa is found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
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-26605591: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.