Woodwardia harlandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harlandii
ID:
1117862
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fil. Exot. t.7. 1857
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117200
Common Names
- Woodwardia harlandii
- Harland's Chain Fern
- Harland's Woodwardia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Woodwardia harlandii (also called Harlandii, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to tropical climates in Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 60 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Woodwardia harlandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Woodwardia harlandii is a small, yellowish-green spike-like structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow frond.
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Woodwardia harlandii can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.
Where to Find Woodwardia harlandii
Woodwardia harlandii is native to China and can be found in moist forests.
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-26612000: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.