Saccoloma ferulaceum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferulaceum
ID:
142032
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Moore) R.M.Tryon & A.F.Tryon
Source:
ipni
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 84(837): 127 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141361
Common Names
- Fern-like Saccoloma
- Saccoloma Lichen
- Ferulaceous Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma ferulaceum (also called Saccoloma caudatum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to New Zealand and Australia, and is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on cliffs, and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma ferulaceum is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of mulch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saccoloma ferulaceum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccoloma ferulaceum is a small, evergreen fern that grows in a clump and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. The rhizome should be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Saccoloma ferulaceum
Saccoloma ferulaceum is found in New Zealand.
Saccoloma ferulaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccoloma ferulaceum?
Saccoloma ferulaceum
What is the common name of Saccoloma ferulaceum?
Fernleaf Saccoloma
What is the habitat of Saccoloma ferulaceum?
It is found in tropical rainforests in South America
Species in the Saccoloma genus
Saccoloma campylurum, Saccoloma caudatum, Saccoloma chartaceum, Saccoloma ferulaceum, Saccoloma kingii, Saccoloma tenue, Saccoloma trichophyllum, Saccoloma galeottii, Saccoloma nigrescens, Saccoloma quadripinnatum, Saccoloma sunduei, Saccoloma inaequale, Saccoloma henriettae, Saccoloma elegans, Saccoloma squamosum, Saccoloma domingense, Saccoloma laxum, Saccoloma moranii, Saccoloma brasiliense, Saccoloma firmum, Saccoloma acuminatum, Saccoloma samoense, Saccoloma cicutarioides,
Species in the Saccolomataceae family
Saccoloma campylurum, Saccoloma caudatum, Saccoloma chartaceum, Saccoloma ferulaceum, Saccoloma kingii, Saccoloma tenue, Saccoloma trichophyllum, Saccoloma galeottii, Saccoloma nigrescens, Saccoloma quadripinnatum, Saccoloma sunduei, Saccoloma inaequale, Saccoloma henriettae, Saccoloma elegans, Saccoloma squamosum, Saccoloma domingense, Saccoloma laxum, Saccoloma moranii, Saccoloma brasiliense, Saccoloma firmum, Saccoloma acuminatum, Saccoloma samoense, Saccoloma cicutarioides,
References
Thomas Moore (1821-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Moore' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.
Alice Faber Tryon (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.Tryon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17513260-1: Based on the initial data import