Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
subacuminatum
ID:
1191801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon & P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 3: 182. 4 f. 2 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191139



Common Names

  • Stereophyllum subacuminatum
  • Subacuminatum Stereophyllum
  • Blunt-pointed Stereophyllum


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Description

Stereophyllum subacuminatum (also called Subacuminatum Stereophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist habitats, such as in humid forests, and in wet, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stereophyllum subacuminatum is used as an ornamental plant and has a variety of medicinal uses, such as treating fever, digestive problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereophyllum subacuminatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Stereophyllum subacuminatum are small, light green plants with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Stereophyllum subacuminatum: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Stereophyllum subacuminatum

Stereophyllum subacuminatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177423: Based on data supplied by Bryonames