Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
pulcher
ID:
1255212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 75: 355, t. 4 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254550

Common Names

  • Sticherus pulcher
  • Pulcher Sticherus
  • Sticherus Pulcher

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Description

Sticherus pulcher (also called Beautiful sticherus, among many other common names) is a fern with lacy, compound leaves and small, spore-bearing structures. It is native to Australia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus pulcher is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sticherus pulcher are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus pulcher is a fern that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Where to Find Sticherus pulcher

Sticherus pulcher is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Sticherus pulcher FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sticherus pulcher?

Sticherus pulcher

What is the common name of Sticherus pulcher?

Beautiful Sticherus

What is the natural habitat of Sticherus pulcher?

Sticherus pulcher is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

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,