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Phlebodium pseudoaureum (Cav.) Lellinger
| Family Name: | Polypodiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Goniophlebium areolatum (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) C. Presl, Polypodium areolatum Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd., Polypodium areolatum J. Bommer var. loreum, Polypodium auratum Vell. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombian, El Salvador, Ecuador, Frnech Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Suriname, Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | EPI |
|---|---|
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Medicinal: Used by native tribes in Panama to treat cancer |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Powdery / Waxy Bloom |
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Others
| Master ID | 32655 |
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| Species ID | 7067 |
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