Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
melanoblastus
ID:
1232540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alston) Østerg. & B.Øllg.

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 66: 144 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231878

Common Names

  • Sticherus melanoblastus
  • Melanoblast Sticherus
  • Melanoblast Fern

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Description

Sticherus melanoblastus (also called Sticherus melanoblastus, among many other common names) is a species of Sticherus, native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen fern with small, needle-like leaves. It prefers moist, shaded habitats such as woodlands and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus melanoblastus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sticherus melanoblastus is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus melanoblastus is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and does best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed.

Where to Find Sticherus melanoblastus

Sticherus melanoblastus is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Sticherus genus

Sticherus brassii, Sticherus lepidotus, Sticherus owhyhensis, Sticherus tahitensis, Sticherus urceolatus, Sticherus oceanicus, Sticherus hirtus, Sticherus farinosus, Sticherus cunninghamii, Sticherus litoralis, Sticherus montaguei, Sticherus impressus, Sticherus lobatus, Sticherus brackenridgii, Sticherus albus, Sticherus boliviensis, Sticherus cubensis, Sticherus decurrens, Sticherus interjectus, Sticherus jacha, Sticherus leonis, Sticherus ovatus, Sticherus squamosus, Sticherus subremotus, Sticherus flagellaris, Sticherus umbraculifer, Sticherus simplex, Sticherus bifidus, Sticherus velatus, Sticherus pruinosus, Sticherus revolutus, Sticherus lechleri, Sticherus rubiginosus, Sticherus underwoodianus, Sticherus tepuiensis, Sticherus tomentosus, Sticherus pallescens, Sticherus remotus, Sticherus retroflexus, Sticherus intermedius, Sticherus pteridellus, Sticherus compactus, Sticherus gnidioides, Sticherus nudus, Sticherus rufus, Sticherus cundinamarcensis, Sticherus fulvus, Sticherus hastulatus, Sticherus orthocladus, Sticherus strictissimus,

Species in the Gleicheniaceae family

Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda, Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum, Gleichenella pectinata, Gleichenia abscida, Gleichenia mendellii, Gleichenia punctulata, Gleichenia polypodioides, Gleichenia owhyhensis, Gleichenia litoralis, Gleichenia boryi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50068762: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.
Else Østergaard: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Østerg.' in the authors string.