Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
batesii
ID:
1234403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(2): 245. 1986 [22 Jul 1986]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233741



Common Names

  • Triplophyllum batesii
  • Batesii Triplophyllum
  • Batesii Fern


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Description

Triplophyllum batesii (also called Bates' Triplophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triplophyllum batesii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplophyllum batesii is a white or pale pink, funnel-shaped corolla with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Triplophyllum batesii

Triplophyllum batesii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,