Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
raiateana
ID:
152226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
ipni

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 1(3): 197. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151555



Common Names

  • Coryphopteris raiateana
  • Raiateana Fern
  • Raiateana Shield Fern


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Description

Coryphopteris raiateana (also called Raiatea fan fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to French Polynesia and grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the ground in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coryphopteris raiateana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coryphopteris raiateana has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, bright green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coryphopteris raiateana is a small fern that can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in pots or in the garden.

Where to Find Coryphopteris raiateana

Coryphopteris raiateana is native to the islands of Raiatea and Tahaa in French Polynesia.

Coryphopteris raiateana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coryphopteris raiateana?

Coryphopteris raiateana

What is the family of Coryphopteris raiateana?

Thelypteridaceae

Where is Coryphopteris raiateana found?

Brazil

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