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Sticherus truncatus
Sticherus truncatus
Sticherus truncatus is an extremely interesting-looking fern. It gives the appearance of having long, skeletal fingers! The word truncatus in its name is Latin and means "maimed" and "mutilated", which may have been given in reference to the plant's broken-looking fingers.
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Attributes of Sticherus truncatus
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Height
1 m to 2 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Sticherus truncatus
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Ferns
Order
Gleicheniales
Family
Forked ferns
Genus
Umbrella fern
Species
Sticherus truncatus
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Distribution of Sticherus truncatus
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Distribution Map of Sticherus truncatus
Sticherus truncatus is a fern native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Its presence spans across the Indomalaya ecozone and expands naturally to Eastern Asia. This fern has not been widely introduced outside its native range, thus its distribution remains primarily within these major regions, which boast the humid and dense habitats conducive to its growth.
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Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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Basic Care Guide
Transplant
30-45 cm
The optimal time to transplant sticherus truncatus is during the quiescent period of early to late winter, enhancing root establishment. Choose a location with partial to full shade and ensure well-drained soil. If transplanting is needed, handle with care due to its delicate fronds.
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Sticherus truncatus
Sticherus truncatus
Sticherus truncatus is an extremely interesting-looking fern. It gives the appearance of having long, skeletal fingers! The word truncatus in its name is Latin and means "maimed" and "mutilated", which may have been given in reference to the plant's broken-looking fingers.
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Key Facts About Sticherus truncatus
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Attributes of Sticherus truncatus
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Height
1 m to 2 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Sticherus truncatus
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Ferns Order
Gleicheniales Family
Forked ferns Genus
Umbrella fern Species
Sticherus truncatus 
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Distribution of Sticherus truncatus
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Distribution Map of Sticherus truncatus
Sticherus truncatus is a fern native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Its presence spans across the Indomalaya ecozone and expands naturally to Eastern Asia. This fern has not been widely introduced outside its native range, thus its distribution remains primarily within these major regions, which boast the humid and dense habitats conducive to its growth.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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