Phegopteris aurita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurita
ID:
1228438
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Cat. cult. Ferns 17. 1857
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227776
Common Names
- Phegopteris aurita
- Aurita Phegopteris
- Phegopteris Aurita
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris aurita (also called Auriculate Phegopteris, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical America. It has a rounded frond and can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris aurita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phegopteris aurita has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phegopteris aurita is a perennial evergreen plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Phegopteris aurita
Phegopteris aurita is native to China and can be found in the forests of the Sichuan province.
Phegopteris aurita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phegopteris aurita?
Phegopteris aurita
What are the common names of Phegopteris aurita?
Eared Woodfern, Eared Woodfern tree
What is the natural habitat of Phegopteris aurita?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Phegopteris genus
Phegopteris heterolepia, Phegopteris keraudreniana, Phegopteris connectilis, Phegopteris decursive-pinnata, Phegopteris subaurita, Phegopteris cruciata, Phegopteris hexagonoptera, Phegopteris levingei, Phegopteris tibetica, Phegopteris aurita, Phegopteris paludosa, Phegopteris koreana, Phegopteris henriquesii, Phegopteris microstegia, Phegopteris hirtirachis, Phegopteris fijiensis, Phegopteris andringitrensis, Phegopteris rectangularis, Phegopteris yigongensis, Phegopteris tibetana, Phegopteris dianae, Phegopteris zayuensis, Phegopteris persimilis, Phegopteris aubertii, Phegopteris kinabaluensis, Phegopteris cyclocarpa,
Species in the Thelypteridaceae family
References
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17172400-1: Based on the initial data import