Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
viscosa
ID:
1118842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Blumea 19: 33. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118180



Common Names

  • Coryphopteris viscosa
  • Viscose Coryphopteris
  • Viscose Fanfern


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Description

Coryphopteris viscosa (also called Clustered 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 viscosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coryphopteris viscosa var. borneensis Holttum
Coryphopteris viscosa var. poiensis Holttum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coryphopteris viscosa has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coryphopteris viscosa 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 viscosa

Coryphopteris viscosa 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-26613161: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.