Woodwardia auriculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
140146
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ipni
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 196. 1828
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139475
Common Names
- Woodwardia auriculata
- Giant Chain Fern
- Giant Leather Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Woodwardia auriculata (also called Giant Chain Fern, among many other common names) is a large fern that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Pacific Northwest and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Woodwardia auriculata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Woodwardia auriculata is a small yellow flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Woodwardia auriculata is a fern native to the western United States and Canada. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Woodwardia auriculata
Woodwardia auriculata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Woodwardia auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Woodwardia auriculata?
Woodwardia auriculata
What type of plant is Woodwardia auriculata?
Fern
Where is Woodwardia auriculata native to?
Japan
Species in the Woodwardia genus
Woodwardia auriculata, Woodwardia intermedia, Woodwardia izuensis, Woodwardia orientalis, Woodwardia radicans, Woodwardia unigemmata, Woodwardia areolata, Woodwardia virginica, Woodwardia fimbriata, Woodwardia spinulosa, Woodwardia apogama, Woodwardia japonica, Woodwardia harlandii, Woodwardia kempii, Woodwardia martinezii, Woodwardia prolifera, Woodwardia magnifica, Woodwardia semicordata,
Species in the Blechnaceae family
References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17235280-1: Based on the initial data import