Schizaea pacificans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacificans
ID:
152078
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Crypt. 116 t. 56 f. 1. 1834. Prantl, (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151407
Common Names
- Pacific Spleenwort
- Pacific Fern
- Pacific Curly-grass Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizaea pacificans (also called Pacific fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to New Zealand and grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the ground in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schizaea pacificans 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 pacificans 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 pacificans 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 pacificans
Schizaea pacificans can be found in the wet forests of the Pacific Islands.
Schizaea pacificans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizaea pacificans?
Schizaea pacificans
What is the family of Schizaea pacificans?
Schizaeaceae
Where is Schizaea pacificans 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
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17220590-1: Based on the initial data import