Phegopteris cyclocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyclocarpa
ID:
1410680
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Holttum) Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:25. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423145
Common Names
- Cyclocarpa phegopteris
- Phegopteris cyclocarpa
- Cyclocarpa beech fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris cyclocarpa (also called round-fruited beech fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Thelypteridaceae. It is native to China, and is found in the montane forests of the Yunnan province. It is a terrestrial fern, occurring in humid forests, often in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris cyclocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phegopteris cyclocarpa is small and yellowish-green in color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phegopteris cyclocarpa is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, shady environments. It can be propagated by division or by spores. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination. Once the ferns have reached a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Phegopteris cyclocarpa
Phegopteris cyclocarpa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Phegopteris cyclocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phegopteris cyclocarpa?
Phegopteris cyclocarpa
What is the common name of Phegopteris cyclocarpa?
Cyclocarpa Beech Fern
What is the natural habitat of Phegopteris cyclocarpa?
Moist woods, swamps, and bogs
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77183406-1: Based on the initial data import