Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
parallela
ID:
1108421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Mad. Pter. 33 et 71 t. 10 f. 8-9. 1932 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107759

Common Names

  • Arthropteris parallela
  • Parallel-veined Fern
  • Parallel Fern

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Description

Arthropteris parallela (also called Parallel Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is an epiphytic fern, found in moist and shady areas, such as forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arthropteris parallela is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used to create a natural humidifier in a room.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arthropteris parallela is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Arthropteris parallela

Arthropteris parallela can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

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-26600708: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.