Syngramma vittiforme - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vittiforme
ID:
1118417
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4. 168 t. 7-8 f. A. 1845. NPf (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117755
Common Names
- Syngramma vittiforme
- Vittiform Syngramma
- Vittiform Water Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syngramma vittiforme (also called Vittiform Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Syngramma vittiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Syngramma vittiforme has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single frond with a few leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syngramma vittiforme is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Syngramma vittiforme
Syngramma vittiforme is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests.
Species in the Syngramma genus
Syngramma alta, Syngramma cartilagidens, Syngramma dayi, Syngramma grandis, Syngramma lobbiana, Syngramma magnifica, Syngramma minima, Syngramma quinata, Syngramma spathulata, Syngramma trichophora, Syngramma valleculata, Syngramma wallichii, Syngramma alismifolia, Syngramma vittiforme, Syngramma coriacea, Syngramma borneensis,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
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:17225270-1: Based on the initial data import