Gastoniella chaerophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaerophylla
ID:
1409578
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desv.) Li Bing Zhang & Liang Zhang
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 109: 67. 2016 [31 Dec 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422043
Common Names
- Gastoniella Chaerophylla
- Gastoniella
- Chaerophylla Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gastoniella chaerophylla (also called Chaerophyllous Gastoniella, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Gastoniella chaerophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastoniella chaerophylla has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Gastoniella chaerophylla is a terrestrial fern that can be grown in moist, shady areas. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Gastoniella chaerophylla
Gastoniella chaerophylla can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Central and South America.
Gastoniella chaerophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastoniella chaerophylla?
Gastoniella chaerophylla
What is the common name of Gastoniella chaerophylla?
Woolly Filmy-Fern
Where is Gastoniella chaerophylla found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Species in the Gastoniella genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
Li Bing Zhang (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Bing Zhang' in the authors string.
Liang Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liang Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162081-1: Based on the initial data import