Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
antun-gupffertiae
ID:
1119176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lawalrée

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60(3-4): 322. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118514

Common Names

  • Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae
  • Antun-Gupffertiae Arthropteris
  • Antun-Gupffert's Arthropteris

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Description

Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae (also called ‘Antun-Gupffert's Bird's-nest Fern’, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial fern native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae is a hardy, evergreen fern that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by spores in the fall. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae

Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Species in the Tectariaceae family

Arthropteris articulata, Arthropteris charletiana, Arthropteris neocaledonica, Arthropteris boutoniana, Arthropteris palisotii, Arthropteris parallela, Arthropteris monocarpa, Arthropteris orientalis, Arthropteris altescandens, Arthropteris anniana, Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae, Arthropteris cameroonensis, Arthropteris tenella, Arthropteris paucivenia, Hypoderris brownii, Hypoderris brauniana, Pteridrys australis, Pteridrys cnemidaria, Pteridrys lofouensis, Pteridrys syrmatica, Pteridrys acutissima, Pteridrys microthecia, Pteridrys olivacea, Pteridrys confertiloba, Tectaria amblyotis, Tectaria balansae, Tectaria calcarea, Tectaria chattagrammica, Tectaria degeneri, Tectaria estremerana, Tectaria godeffroyi, Tectaria guachana, Tectaria heterocarpa, Tectaria hookeri, Tectaria hymenodes, Tectaria ingens, Tectaria jardini, Tectaria johannis, Tectaria kouniensis, Tectaria lacei, Tectaria lifuensis, Tectaria lobulata, Tectaria macrosora, Tectaria marchionica, Tectaria melanocaulis, Tectaria melanocauloides, Tectaria moorei, Tectaria nausoriensis, Tectaria novoguineensis, Tectaria organensis,