Phegopteris tibetana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetana
ID:
1410371
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ching & S.K.Wu) Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:25. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422836
Common Names
- Phegopteris Fern
- Tibetana Fern
- Wood Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris tibetana (also called Tibetan Beech Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China, India, and Nepal. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris tibetana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phegopteris tibetana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phegopteris tibetana is a tropical fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Phegopteris tibetana
Phegopteris tibetana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams or in forests.
Phegopteris tibetana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phegopteris tibetana?
Phegopteris tibetana
What is the common name of Phegopteris tibetana?
Tibetan beech fern
Where is Phegopteris tibetana found?
It is found in eastern Asia, from Tibet to Japan
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.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Su Kung Wu (1935-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Wu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182907-1: Based on the initial data import