Oleandra cumingii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cumingii
ID:
1123969
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 413. 1841 , nomen; Pr. Epim. 41. 1849. HB. 303. NPfl. 204
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123307
Common Names
- Oleandra Cumingii
- Cumingii Oleandra
- Cuming's Oleandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oleandra cumingii (also called Oleandra cumingii var. cumingii, Oleandra cumingii var. subdentata, among many other common names) is a small fern species native to South America. It has thin, delicate fronds with small, round sori on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra cumingii is a species of fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oleandra cumingii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single fertile floret and two sterile florets. The seed is a small, yellow, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oleandra cumingii is a fern native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic species that grows on tree trunks and branches. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shaded locations and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with adequate humidity. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a greenhouse.
Where to Find Oleandra cumingii
Oleandra cumingii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Species in the Oleandra genus
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
Species in the Oleandraceae family
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
References
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17165580-1: Based on the initial data import