Schizaea montis-petrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montis-petrae
ID:
152077
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade
Source:
ipni
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bradea 1 (26): 289, fig (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151406
Common Names
- Montis-petrae Fern
- Mountain-rock Fern
- Mountain-stone Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizaea montis-petrae (also called Rock fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Philippines and grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the ground in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schizaea montis-petrae 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 montis-petrae 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 montis-petrae is a small fern with a creeping rhizome. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in pots or in the garden.
Where to Find Schizaea montis-petrae
Schizaea montis-petrae is native to the wet forests of the Canary Islands.
Schizaea montis-petrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizaea montis-petrae?
Schizaea montis-petrae
What is the family of Schizaea montis-petrae?
Schizaeaceae
Where is Schizaea montis-petrae 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
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229406-2: Based on the initial data import