Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
radicans
ID:
1108113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. (Turin) 5: 412. 1793

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107451



Common Names

  • Woodwardia radicans
  • Creeping Chain Fern
  • Creeping Giant Chain Fern


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Description

Woodwardia radicans (also called creeping chain fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is a small to medium-sized fern, with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical Asia, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Woodwardia radicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Woodwardia radicans is a small, greenish-brown spike with small, inconspicuous flowers. The seed is a small, brown, round seed with a short, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodwardia radicans is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Woodwardia radicans

Woodwardia radicans is found in temperate and subtropical regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600364: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.