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coniogramme

Scientific Name: Coniogramme

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

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Coniogramme: An Overview of Bamboo Ferns

The genus Coniogramme, commonly known as bamboo ferns, encompasses a group of evergreen ferns admired for their attractive foliage.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coniogramme
  • Family: Pteridaceae
  • Subfamily: Cryptogrammoideae
  • Coniogramme is one of three genera within the Cryptogrammoideae subfamily.
  • Synonyms: Coniogramme caudata (Wall. ex Ettingsh.) Ching is listed as a synonym for Coniogramme serrulata (Bl.) Fe.

Species Spotlight: Coniogramme japonica

  • Common Name: Japanese Bamboo Fern
  • Several cultivated varieties exist, including Coniogramme japonica 'Flavomaculata' and Coniogramme japonica Variegata.
  • It is an evergreen fern that can grow to approximately 0.4 meters (1 foot 4 inches).
  • Hardy to zone (UK) 9.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Coniogramme species are native to regions including Japan, the Pacific Islands, and Asia.
  • Specifically, Coniogramme japonica is found in the woodlands of Japan.
  • Coniogramme emeiensis originates from Mount Emei in China (Sichuan).
  • Coniogramme pilosa is endemic to Hawaii, where it's locally common in mesic to wet forests at elevations of 610-1220 meters.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Coniogramme japonica is noted for its beautiful, flat fronds.
  • Coniogramme emeiensis features clumps of branched ribbon-shaped fronds, often highlighted with horizontal yellow-green bands.

Quirky Facts

  • Coniogramme emeiensis 'Golden Zebra' (Variegated Bamboo Fern) is also called Striped Bamboo Fern.
  • The text mentions that species within the genus Coniogramme are morphologically poorly differentiated, sometimes making identification difficult.

Further Resources

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Coniogramme japonica.
  • Plant Delights Nursery offers Coniogramme japonica Variegata for sale.
  • Dave's Garden is a community where gardeners share tips and ideas.
  • The South African National Biodiversity Institute hosts observations on the genus Coniogramme.
  • World Ferns database provides species details, including synonyms.