Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
subnigra
ID:
1118907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brause) Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Blumea 23(1): 45. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118245



Common Names

  • Coryphopteris Subnigra
  • Coryphopteris Subnigra Fern
  • Coryphopteris Fern


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Description

Coryphopteris subnigra (also called Subblack Fern, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are usually pinnate-pinnatifid, up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in humid forests, often on limestone.

Uses & Benefits

Coryphopteris subnigra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shade and to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coryphopteris subnigra is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coryphopteris subnigra is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Coryphopteris subnigra

Coryphopteris subnigra can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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-26613238: Based on the initial data import
Guido Georg Wilhelm Brause (1847-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brause' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.