Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudich.
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie, Bot. 498. 1830 [6 Mar 1830]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227712
Common Names
- Girardinia palmata
- Palmata Girardinia
- Girardinia Palmata
Description
Girardinia palmata (also called Girardinia diversifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It typically grows in open forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Girardinia palmata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Girardinia palmata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Girardinia palmata is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Girardinia palmata
Girardinia palmata is native to China and can be found in the forests of the Sichuan province.
Species in the Girardinia genus
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata,
Astrothalamus reticulatus,
Australina flaccida,
Australina pusilla,
Australina pusilla,
Boehmeria aspera,
Boehmeria balslevii,
Boehmeria beyeri,
Boehmeria brevirostris,
Boehmeria bullata,
Boehmeria burgeriana,
Boehmeria caudata,
Boehmeria celtidifolia,
Boehmeria clidemioides,
Boehmeria conica,
Boehmeria cylindrica,
Boehmeria densiflora,
Boehmeria depauperata,
Boehmeria didymogyne,
Boehmeria dura,
Boehmeria egregia,
Boehmeria excelsa,
Boehmeria grandis,
Boehmeria hamiltoniana,
Boehmeria helferi,
Boehmeria heterophylla,
Boehmeria holosericea,
Boehmeria japonica,
Boehmeria kiusiana,
Boehmeria kurzii,
Boehmeria lanceolata,
Boehmeria martii,
Boehmeria multiflora,
Boehmeria nakashimae,
Boehmeria nivea,
Boehmeria ourantha,
Boehmeria pavonii,
Boehmeria penduliflora,
Boehmeria pilosiuscula,
Boehmeria platanifolia,
Boehmeria polystachya,
Boehmeria radiata,
Boehmeria ramiflora,
Boehmeria repens,
Boehmeria rugosissima,
Boehmeria siamensis,
Boehmeria sieboldiana,
Boehmeria spicigera,
Boehmeria splitgerbera,
Boehmeria ternifolia,