Triplophyllum dicksonioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dicksonioides
ID:
1118077
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fée) Holttum
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(2): 257. 1986 [22 Jul 1986]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117415
Common Names
- Triplophyllum dicksonioides
- Dicksonioid Triplophyllum
- Dicksonioides Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triplophyllum dicksonioides (also called Dickson's Triplophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to parts of the Americas, Africa, and Australasia. It is a small, delicate fern with thin, lacy leaves and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Triplophyllum dicksonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shade and to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Triplophyllum dicksonioides are small and inconspicuous. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triplophyllum dicksonioides can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate drought conditions.
Where to Find Triplophyllum dicksonioides
Triplophyllum dicksonioides is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Triplophyllum genus
Triplophyllum attenuatum, Triplophyllum boliviense, Triplophyllum perpilosum, Triplophyllum glabrum, Triplophyllum funestum, Triplophyllum dicksonioides, Triplophyllum securidiforme, Triplophyllum pilosissimum, Triplophyllum protensum, Triplophyllum dimidiatum, Triplophyllum vogelii, Triplophyllum lanigerum, Triplophyllum buchholzii, Triplophyllum gabonense, Triplophyllum jenseniae, Triplophyllum pentagonum, Triplophyllum troupinii, Triplophyllum batesii, Triplophyllum principis, Triplophyllum speciosum, Triplophyllum varians, Triplophyllum fraternum, Triplophyllum angustifolium, Triplophyllum heudelotii, Triplophyllum hirsutum, Triplophyllum chocoense,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26612243: Based on the initial data import
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.