Status:
valid
Authors:
Mann
Source:
ipni
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. 7: 218. 1868
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152606
Common Names
- Southern beech fern
- Keraudren's beech fern
- Southern beechfern
Synonyms
- Dryopteris keraudreniana (Gaudich.) C.Chr. [unknown]
- Nephrodium keraudrenianum (Gaudich.) Diels [unknown]
- Macrothelypteris keraudreniana (Gaudich.) Pic.Serm. [unknown]
- Phegopteris procera H.Mann [unknown]
- Pseudophegopteris procera (H.Mann) Holttum [unknown]
- Polypodium keraudrenianum Gaudich. [unknown]
- Toppingia keraudreniana (Gaudich.) O.Deg., I.Deg. & A.R.Sm. [unknown]
- Pseudophegopteris keraudreniana (Gaudich.) Holttum [unknown]
Description
Phegopteris keraudreniana (also called Phegopteris keraudreniana, 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 keraudreniana 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 keraudreniana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phegopteris keraudreniana 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 keraudreniana
Phegopteris keraudreniana can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Phegopteris keraudreniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phegopteris keraudreniana?
Phegopteris keraudreniana
What is the common name of Phegopteris keraudreniana?
Keraudren's beech fern
What is the natural habitat of Phegopteris keraudreniana?
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