Status:
valid
Authors:
(Copel.) R.M.Tryon
Source:
ipni
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 25 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140385
Common Names
- Sphaeropteris subsessilis
- Subsessile Shield Fern
- Subsessile Spleenwort
Synonyms
- Cyathea subsessilis Copel. [unknown]
Description
Sphaeropteris subsessilis (also called Subsessile Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeropteris subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaeropteris subsessilis produces small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Sphaeropteris subsessilis is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by sowing spores.
Where to Find Sphaeropteris subsessilis
Sphaeropteris subsessilis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Sphaeropteris subsessilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeropteris subsessilis?
Sphaeropteris subsessilis
What type of plant is Sphaeropteris subsessilis?
Fern
Where is Sphaeropteris subsessilis found?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Sphaeropteris genus
Sphaeropteris aciculosa,
Sphaeropteris aeneifolia,
Sphaeropteris agatheti,
Sphaeropteris albidosquamata,
Sphaeropteris albifrons,
Sphaeropteris albosetacea,
Sphaeropteris angustipinna,
Sphaeropteris aramaganensis,
Sphaeropteris arthropoda,
Sphaeropteris assimilis,
Sphaeropteris atrospinosa,
Sphaeropteris atrox,
Sphaeropteris auriculifera,
Sphaeropteris binuangensis,
Sphaeropteris brackenridgei,
Sphaeropteris capitata,
Sphaeropteris carrii,
Sphaeropteris curranii,
Sphaeropteris discophora,
Sphaeropteris elliptica,
Sphaeropteris elmeri,
Sphaeropteris excelsa,
Sphaeropteris feani,
Sphaeropteris felina,
Sphaeropteris fugax,
Sphaeropteris fusca,
Sphaeropteris inaequalis,
Sphaeropteris insularum,
Sphaeropteris integra,
Sphaeropteris ledermannii,
Sphaeropteris leucolepis,
Sphaeropteris leucotricha,
Sphaeropteris lunulata,
Sphaeropteris magna,
Sphaeropteris marginata,
Sphaeropteris megalosora,
Sphaeropteris mertensiana,
Sphaeropteris microlepidota,
Sphaeropteris moluccana,
Sphaeropteris moseleyi,
Sphaeropteris nigricans,
Sphaeropteris obliqua,
Sphaeropteris obscura,
Sphaeropteris papuana,
Sphaeropteris parksiae,
Sphaeropteris parvifolia,
Sphaeropteris parvipinna,
Sphaeropteris persquamulifera,
Sphaeropteris philippinensis,
Sphaeropteris pilulifera,
Species in the Cyatheaceae family
Alsophila acanthophora,
Alsophila acuminata,
Alsophila alderwereltii,
Alsophila alleniae,
Alsophila alta,
Alsophila aneitensis,
Alsophila apoensis,
Alsophila archboldii,
Alsophila baroumba,
Alsophila borneensis,
Alsophila boytelii,
Alsophila brausei,
Alsophila brevipinna,
Alsophila buennemeijeri,
Alsophila callosa,
Alsophila catillifera,
Alsophila celsa,
Alsophila cicatricosa,
Alsophila cincinnata,
Alsophila cinerea,
Alsophila coactilis,
Alsophila confinis,
Alsophila costalisora,
Alsophila crinita,
Alsophila cubensis,
Alsophila cucullifera,
Alsophila cunninghamii,
Alsophila deckenii,
Alsophila dicksonioides,
Alsophila doctersii,
Alsophila edanoi,
Alsophila eriophora,
Alsophila everta,
Alsophila excavata,
Alsophila fagildei,
Alsophila ferdinandii,
Alsophila ferruginea,
Alsophila foersteri,
Alsophila geluensis,
Alsophila glaberrima,
Alsophila gleichenioides,
Alsophila grangaudiana,
Alsophila halconensis,
Alsophila havilandii,
Alsophila hooglandii,
Alsophila hookeri,
Alsophila horridula,
Alsophila humilis,
Alsophila hymenodes,
Alsophila imbricata,