Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
spinulosa
ID:
1112044

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Mém. Foug. Mexique 64. 1842

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111382



Common Names

  • Woodwardia spinulosa
  • Spiny Chain Fern
  • Spiny Woodwardia


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Description

Woodwardia spinulosa (also called Spiny 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 spinulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodwardia spinulosa has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne on the surface of the plant. The flowers are surrounded by small, scale-like leaves. The seeds are tiny and black and are produced in clusters. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is divided into two parts.

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Where to Find Woodwardia spinulosa

Woodwardia spinulosa is native to the temperate forests of North America and Europe.

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26605418: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.