Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
bipinnatus
ID:
1191311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 3: 181 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190649



Common Names

  • Pinnate Stereodon
  • Bipinnatus Stereodon
  • Pinnate Ground Beetle


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Description

Stereodon bipinnatus (also called 'Bipinnate' fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are bipinnate or tripinnate. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stereodon bipinnatus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves have been used as a source of fiber for weaving mats and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, bell-shaped, with five petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, dark green, with a single stem.

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Where to Find Stereodon bipinnatus

Stereodon bipinnatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of South America.

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176671: Based on data supplied by Bryonames