Phegopteris heterolepia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterolepia
ID:
153262
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg Ser. 2, XVI: 23. 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152591
Common Names
- Heterolepis Spleenwort
- Broad Beech Fern
- Ostrich Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris heterolepia (also called Phegopteris heterolepia, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Thelypteridaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is typically found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris heterolepia is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phegopteris heterolepia is small and greenish-white in color. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided capsule. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, slender stems.
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Phegopteris heterolepia can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Phegopteris heterolepia
Phegopteris heterolepia can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Phegopteris heterolepia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phegopteris heterolepia?
Phegopteris heterolepia
What is the common name of Phegopteris heterolepia?
Heterolepia beech fern
What is the natural habitat of Phegopteris heterolepia?
Rocky cliffs and walls
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17287020-1: Based on the initial data import