Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
vogelii
ID:
1120586

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(2): 249. 1986 [22 Jul 1986]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119924

Common Names

  • Triplophyllum vogelii
  • Vogelii Triplophyllum
  • Vogelii Triplophyllid

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Description

Triplophyllum vogelii (also called Vogel's Triplophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial fern native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and small, delicate fronds. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as swamps and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Triplophyllum vogelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triplophyllum vogelii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Triplophyllum vogelii

Triplophyllum vogelii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in parts of Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon.

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-26615088: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.