Phegopteris yigongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yigongensis
ID:
1410363
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ching) Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:25. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422828
Common Names
- Phegopteris Fern
- Yigongensis Fern
- Wood Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris yigongensis (also called Yigong Beech Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris yigongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phegopteris yigongensis has small, greenish-white flowers with 6 petals and 6 sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phegopteris yigongensis 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 yigongensis
Phegopteris yigongensis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Phegopteris yigongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phegopteris yigongensis?
Phegopteris yigongensis
What is the common name of Phegopteris yigongensis?
Yigong beech fern
Where is Phegopteris yigongensis 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182892-1: Based on the initial data import