Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Chr.) Hong M.Liu, Hovenkamp & H.Schneid.
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Taxon 62(4): 697. 2013 [21 Aug 2013]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315106
Common Names
- Arthropteris paucivenia
- Few-veined Arthropteris
- Few-veined Arthropteris
Synonyms
- Dryopteris paucivenia C.Chr. [unknown]
- Psammiosorus paucivenius C.Chr. [unknown]
Description
Arthropteris paucivenia (also called Arthropteris paucivenia, among many other common names) is a species of fern found in tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is an epiphytic plant with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 1 m long. The fronds are pinnate and the leaflets are oblong-lanceolate. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Arthropteris paucivenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arthropteris paucivenia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arthropteris paucivenia is a terrestrial fern that is easy to propagate from spores. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. The spores should be sown on the surface of the potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Arthropteris paucivenia
Arthropteris paucivenia is found in the rainforests of Madagascar.
Arthropteris paucivenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthropteris paucivenia?
Arthropteris paucivenia
What is the common name of Arthropteris paucivenia?
Paucivenia Arthropteris
What is the natural habitat of Arthropteris paucivenia?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Madagascar
Species in the Arthropteris genus
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,
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,
References
Hong Mei Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hong M.Liu' in the authors string.