Leatherleaf Goldback Fern
Pityrogramma austroamericana
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Honduras, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States
John Robert McPherson
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Pityrogramma
- Species:
- Pityrogramma austroamericana
- USDA Symbol:
- PIAU4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Fern reproduces via spores; requires moist, shaded conditions for gametophyte development.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI