Schizaea pseudodichotoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudodichotoma
ID:
1117086
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bierh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 58: 634. 1971. (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116424
Common Names
- Schizaea pseudodichotoma
- False-Twin Schizaea
- False-Twin Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Schizaea pseudodichotoma is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schizaea pseudodichotoma has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Schizaea pseudodichotoma is an evergreen fern native to Central America. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by spores. Plant divisions in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Schizaea pseudodichotoma
Schizaea pseudodichotoma is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.
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
David William Bierhorst (1924-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bierh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17453850-1: Based on the initial data import