Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
multisora
ID:
1118835

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chr.) Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Blumea 23(1): 26. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118173



Common Names

  • Coryphopteris multisora
  • Multisorus Coryphopteris
  • Multisorus Fanfern


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Description

Coryphopteris multisora (also called Multisorus Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America and Central America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in humid forests and shrublands, as well as on rocks and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Coryphopteris multisora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coryphopteris multisora has small, greenish-brown flowers and produces small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coryphopteris multisora can be propagated by division or from spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Coryphopteris multisora

Coryphopteris multisora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Species in the Coryphopteris genus

Coryphopteris inopinata, Coryphopteris raiateana, Coryphopteris sulawesica, Coryphopteris unidentata, Coryphopteris multisora, Coryphopteris plumosa, Coryphopteris viscosa, Coryphopteris gymnopoda, Coryphopteris obtusata, Coryphopteris klossii, Coryphopteris iwatsukii, Coryphopteris atjehensis, Coryphopteris diaphana, Coryphopteris subbipinnata, Coryphopteris arthrotricha, Coryphopteris tahanensis, Coryphopteris athyrioides, Coryphopteris pectiniformis, Coryphopteris andreae, Coryphopteris squamipes, Coryphopteris borealis, Coryphopteris meiobasis, Coryphopteris vitiensis, Coryphopteris kolombangarae, Coryphopteris seemannii, Coryphopteris pubirachis, Coryphopteris athyriocarpa, Coryphopteris andersonii, Coryphopteris tanggamensis, Coryphopteris quaylei, Coryphopteris diversisora, Coryphopteris engleriana, Coryphopteris stereophylla, Coryphopteris horizontalis, Coryphopteris propria, Coryphopteris lauterbachii, Coryphopteris microlepigera, Coryphopteris fasciculata, Coryphopteris hubrechtensis, Coryphopteris brevipilosa, Coryphopteris oligolepia, Coryphopteris coriacea, Coryphopteris ledermannii, Coryphopteris dura, Coryphopteris badia, Coryphopteris platyptera, Coryphopteris subnigra,

Species in the Thelypteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26613153: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.