Schizaea fluminensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluminensis
ID:
1118093
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miers; Sturm
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 1(2): 184 t. 15, fig. 2. . HB (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117431
Common Names
- Schizaea fluminensis
- Fluminense Schizaea
- Fluminensis Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizaea fluminensis (also called Schizaea, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to parts of the Americas, Africa, and Australasia. It is a small, delicate fern with thin, feathery leaves and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schizaea fluminensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shade and to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schizaea fluminensis are small and inconspicuous. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Schizaea fluminensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate drought conditions.
Where to Find Schizaea fluminensis
Schizaea fluminensis is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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-26612261: Based on the initial data import
Jacob Sturm (1771-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sturm' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.