Phegopteris fijiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fijiensis
ID:
1410088
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.U.Kramer & E.Zogg) Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:25. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422553
Common Names
- Fijiensis Phegopteris
- Fijiensis Fern
- Fijiensis Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris fijiensis (also called Fijian Phegopteris, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to South America. It is a small, terrestrial fern with lanceolate fronds up to 15 cm long and 1 cm wide. It is found in humid forests in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris fijiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phegopteris fijiensis has small, yellowish-green flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phegopteris fijiensis is a hardy fern that prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from spores.
Where to Find Phegopteris fijiensis
Phegopteris fijiensis is native to Fiji and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the island.
Phegopteris fijiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phegopteris fijiensis?
Phegopteris fijiensis
What is the common name of Phegopteris fijiensis?
Phegopteris fijiensis
Where is Phegopteris fijiensis found?
Phegopteris fijiensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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.
Karl Ulrich Kramer (1928-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.U.Kramer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182491-1: Based on the initial data import