Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. , ser. 5, 6: 189 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117301
Common Names
- Bicuspid Cheiropleuria
- Bicuspid Fern
- Cheiropleuria Bicuspis
Description
Cheiropleuria bicuspis (also called Bicuspid cheiropleuria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Japan, China, and Taiwan. It is found in moist forests, on rocks, and in crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Cheiropleuria bicuspis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheiropleuria bicuspis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheiropleuria bicuspis is a terrestrial fern that can be propagated from spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil slightly moist and fertilize regularly. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Cheiropleuria bicuspis
Cheiropleuria bicuspis can be found in Japan.
Species in the Cheiropleuria genus
Species in the Dipteridaceae family
Cheiropleuria integrifolia,
Cheiropleuria parva,
Cheiropleuria bicuspis,
Dipteris nieuwenhuisii,
Dipteris novoguineensis,
Dipteris papilioniformis,
Dipteris conjugata,
Dipteris chinensis,
Dipteris wallichii,
Dipteris lobbiana,