Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
1191735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 565 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191073



Common Names

  • Stereophyllum jamaicense
  • Jamaican Moss
  • Caribbean Moss


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Description

Stereophyllum jamaicense (also called Jamaicense, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Jamaica and Central America. It grows in moist forests, in humid areas, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stereophyllum jamaicense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereophyllum jamaicense is small and white, with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereophyllum jamaicense is a small to medium-sized, evergreen fern found in Mexico. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Stereophyllum jamaicense

Stereophyllum jamaicense can be found in the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica.

Species in the Stereophyllaceae family

Catagoniopsis berteroana, Entodontopsis contorte-operculata, Entodontopsis radicalis, Entodontopsis leucostega, Entodontopsis nitens, Entodontopsis anceps, Entodontopsis angustiretis, Entodontopsis mexicana, Entodontopsis pygmaea, Entodontopsis rhynchostegioides, Entodontopsis rufescens, Entodontopsis sedgwickii, Entodontopsis setschwanica, Entodontopsis tavoyensis, Entodontopsis tenuinervis, Entodontopsis wightii, Entodontopsis cultelliformis, Juratzkaea indica, Juratzkaea seminervis, Juratzkaea argentinica, Juratzkaea incisa, Pilosium chlorophyllum, Sciuroleskea mittenii, Sciuroleskea xanthophylla, Stenocarpidium leucodon, Stereophyllum andungense, Stereophyllum aptychopsis, Stereophyllum bremondii, Stereophyllum cataractarum, Stereophyllum jamaicense, Stereophyllum laxirete, Stereophyllum lepidopiloides, Stereophyllum leucothallum, Stereophyllum macrocarpum, Stereophyllum radiculosum, Stereophyllum subacuminatum, Stereophyllum vitiense, Stereophyllum favaroi, Stereophyllum acutum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177340: Based on data supplied by Bryonames