Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
chocoense
ID:
1286738

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Prado & R.C.Moran

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 60(2): 110 (f.1A,7). 2008 [15 Jul 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286076



Common Names

  • Triplophyllum chocoense
  • Choco Triplophyllum
  • Choco Three-Leaf


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Description

Triplophyllum chocoense (also called Choco Three-leaf, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Polypodiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized fern with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of fronds. The leaves are trifoliate and glabrous. The sori are round and borne on the underside of the fronds. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Triplophyllum chocoense is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triplophyllum chocoense has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings are slender and have three, erect leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triplophyllum chocoense is a perennial fern that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Triplophyllum chocoense

Triplophyllum chocoense is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in wet forests, along streams and rivers, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

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

Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.
Jefferson Prado (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Prado' in the authors string.