Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
palustris
ID:
1116315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.) Bedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Ferns br. Ind. Suppl. 26. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115653



Common Names

  • Stenochlaena palustris
  • Palustris Fern
  • Palustris Jungle Fern


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Description

Stenochlaena palustris (also called Marsh Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenochlaena palustris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to provide shade and shelter for other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenochlaena palustris has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, pointed cotyledon and two small, round, green cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenochlaena palustris can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered site with some protection from cold winds.

Where to Find Stenochlaena palustris

Stenochlaena palustris is native to Ethiopia and can be found in moist montane forests.

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26610182: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Burman (1707-1779): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.' in the authors string.
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.