Thyrsopteris elegans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1112188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunze
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9(4): 507. 1835 [1835 prim.] ; & HB. 16. Chr. 331. NPfl. 123
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111526
Common Names
- Thyrsopteris Elegans
- Elegans Thyrsopteris
- Elegans Lacy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thyrsopteris elegans (also called elegant maiden fern, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It has a short stem and a tuft of long, lacy, evergreen fronds. It grows in moist soils, near streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Thyrsopteris elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thyrsopteris elegans are small and greenish-brown. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Thyrsopteris elegans is a fern that is propagated by spores. It can be grown in moist, shady areas with well-draining soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Thyrsopteris elegans
Thyrsopteris elegans is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Species in the Thyrsopteris genus
Species in the Thyrsopteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26605594: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.