Schizaea rhacoindusiata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhacoindusiata
ID:
1117087
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bierh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 58: 638. 1971. (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116425
Common Names
- Schizaea rhacoindusiata
- Rhacoindusiata Schizaea
- Rhacoindusiata Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizaea rhacoindusiata (also called Schizaea dichotoma, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the East Indies, Australia, and New Zealand. It is a small, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are bipinnate and have a distinctively curved rachis. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Schizaea rhacoindusiata has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schizaea rhacoindusiata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizaea rhacoindusiata 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 rhacoindusiata
Schizaea rhacoindusiata 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:17453860-1: Based on the initial data import