Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bedd.) R.M.Tryon
Source:
ipni
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 23 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140391
Common Names
- Sphaeropteris trichodesma
- Trichodesma Shield Fern
- Trichodesma Spleenwort
Synonyms
- Cyathea trichodesma Copel. [unknown]
- Alsophila trichodesma Scort.; Bedd. [unknown]
- Alsophila margarethae Schroeter; Christ [unknown]
- Cyathea margarethae Copel. [unknown]
Description
Sphaeropteris trichodesma (also called Hairy Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, Africa, and Madagascar, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeropteris trichodesma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaeropteris trichodesma has small, yellow flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with long, soft hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeropteris trichodesma can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is best grown in a humus-rich, acidic soil in a sheltered position.
Where to Find Sphaeropteris trichodesma
Sphaeropteris trichodesma is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Sphaeropteris trichodesma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeropteris trichodesma?
Sphaeropteris trichodesma
What type of plant is Sphaeropteris trichodesma?
Fern
Where is Sphaeropteris trichodesma 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,