Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcanica
ID:
1521633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korth.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu ex I.M.Turner

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67: 624 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200002858



Common Names

  • Vulcanica Polyspora
  • Polyspora Vulcanica
  • Polyspora de Vulcanica


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Description

Polyspora vulcanica (also called Vulcan's Moss, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, non-vascular plant with a single, unbranched stem and two-lobed leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyspora vulcanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyspora vulcanica has a small, yellow-green flower with a single anther. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyspora vulcanica can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the plant into small pieces and replanting them in a moist, sterile medium. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until it has established itself.

Where to Find Polyspora vulcanica

Polyspora vulcanica is native to the Canary Islands.

Polyspora vulcanica FAQ

What type of plant is Polyspora vulcanica?

Polyspora vulcanica is a type of fern.

What is the scientific classification of Polyspora vulcanica?

Polyspora vulcanica belongs to the family Polypodiaceae, and the order Polypodiales.

What are the common names of Polyspora vulcanica?

Polyspora vulcanica is commonly known as Vulcan's fern.

Species in the Polyspora genus

Polyspora balansae, Polyspora chrysandra, Polyspora hainanensis, Polyspora longicarpa, Polyspora speciosa, Polyspora huongiana, Polyspora bidoupensis, Polyspora gigantiflora, Polyspora intricata, Polyspora elliptica, Polyspora ceylanica, Polyspora dassanayakei, Polyspora gardneri, Polyspora dalglieshiana, Polyspora papuana, Polyspora nivea, Polyspora ampla, Polyspora amboinensis, Polyspora borneensis, Polyspora dipterosperma, Polyspora excelsa, Polyspora havilandii, Polyspora hirtella, Polyspora imbricata, Polyspora integerrima, Polyspora lanceifolia, Polyspora luzonica, Polyspora maingayi, Polyspora marginata, Polyspora multinervis, Polyspora oblongifolia, Polyspora polisana, Polyspora sablayana, Polyspora sarawakensis, Polyspora scortechinii, Polyspora spectabilis, Polyspora taipingensis, Polyspora grandiflora, Polyspora axillaris, Polyspora hainanensis, Polyspora gioii, Polyspora vulcanica, Polyspora microphylla, Polyspora cuongii, Polyspora obtusa, Polyspora ovalis, Polyspora penangensis, Polyspora singaporeana,

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77187892-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].