Woodwardia fimbriata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
1111741
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Cycl. [A. Rees], (London ed.) 38: no.6. 1818
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111079
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Woodwardia fimbriata (also called Fringed Chain Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with large, triangular fronds. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and typically grows in moist and shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Woodwardia fimbriata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Woodwardia fimbriata is a small, greenish-white, and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Woodwardia fimbriata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26604749: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.