Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Species:
bicuspis
ID:
1117963

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

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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.

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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.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26612119: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.