Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
vitiense
ID:
1191811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 55: 287. 19 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191149



Common Names

  • Stereophyllum vitiense
  • Vitiense Stereophyllum
  • Viti Stereophyllum


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Description

Stereophyllum vitiense (also called Viti 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 vitiense 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 flowers of Stereophyllum vitiense are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Stereophyllum vitiense

Stereophyllum vitiense 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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177434: Based on data supplied by Bryonames