Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
attenuatum
ID:
145404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pic.Serm.) Pic.Serm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Webbia 45(1): 135. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144733



Common Names

  • Triplophyllum attenuatum
  • Slender Forked Fern
  • Slender Triple-leaf Fern


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Synonyms

  • Ctenitis attenuata Pic.Serm. [unknown]

Description

Triplophyllum attenuatum (also called attenuate triplophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, ravines, and humid gullies.

Uses & Benefits

Triplophyllum attenuatum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Triplophyllum attenuatum are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, with a single seedling emerging from each seed. The seedlings are slender and upright, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triplophyllum attenuatum is an evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring and the spores should be sown in a moist, shady area in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Triplophyllum attenuatum

Triplophyllum attenuatum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Triplophyllum attenuatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triplophyllum attenuatum?

Triplophyllum attenuatum

What is the common name of Triplophyllum attenuatum?

Slender Triplophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Triplophyllum attenuatum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,