Woodwardia martinezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinezii
ID:
1122466
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxon ex Weath.
Source:
tro
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 39(3): 88. 1949 [29 Sep 1949]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121804
Common Names
- Woodwardia martinezii
- Martinezii Woodwardia
- Woodwardia de Martinez
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Woodwardia martinezii (also called Martinez's Woodwardia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet and moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Woodwardia martinezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It has attractive foliage and is easy to grow. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Woodwardia martinezii has small, fan-shaped fronds that are light green in color. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the seeds are tiny and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Woodwardia martinezii is a tropical fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Woodwardia martinezii
Woodwardia martinezii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
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-26617146: Based on the initial data import
Charles Alfred Weatherby (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weath.' in the authors string.
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.