Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
boutoniana
ID:
1042792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Webbia 21: 508. 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042130

Common Names

  • Arthropteris
  • Boutoniana
  • Arthropteris

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Description

Arthropteris boutoniana (also called 'Button Fern', among many other common names) is a species of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an epiphytic fern with pinnate fronds and long, scaly rhizomes.

Uses & Benefits

Arthropteris boutoniana is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arthropteris boutoniana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthropteris boutoniana is a perennial fern native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arthropteris boutoniana

Arthropteris boutoniana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Species in the Tectariaceae family

Arthropteris articulata, Arthropteris charletiana, Arthropteris neocaledonica, Arthropteris boutoniana, Arthropteris palisotii, Arthropteris parallela, Arthropteris monocarpa, Arthropteris orientalis, Arthropteris altescandens, Arthropteris anniana, Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae, Arthropteris cameroonensis, Arthropteris tenella, Arthropteris paucivenia, Hypoderris brownii, Hypoderris brauniana, Pteridrys australis, Pteridrys cnemidaria, Pteridrys lofouensis, Pteridrys syrmatica, Pteridrys acutissima, Pteridrys microthecia, Pteridrys olivacea, Pteridrys confertiloba, Tectaria amblyotis, Tectaria balansae, Tectaria calcarea, Tectaria chattagrammica, Tectaria degeneri, Tectaria estremerana, Tectaria godeffroyi, Tectaria guachana, Tectaria heterocarpa, Tectaria hookeri, Tectaria hymenodes, Tectaria ingens, Tectaria jardini, Tectaria johannis, Tectaria kouniensis, Tectaria lacei, Tectaria lifuensis, Tectaria lobulata, Tectaria macrosora, Tectaria marchionica, Tectaria melanocaulis, Tectaria melanocauloides, Tectaria moorei, Tectaria nausoriensis, Tectaria novoguineensis, Tectaria organensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100374212: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.