Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
unigemmata
ID:
1108114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Nakai

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 39: 103. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107452



Common Names

  • Woodwardia unigemmata
  • One-Gemmed Chain Fern
  • One-Gemmed Giant Chain Fern


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Description

Woodwardia unigemmata (also called one-gemmed 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 unigemmata 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 unigemmata 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 unigemmata 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 unigemmata

Woodwardia unigemmata 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-26600365: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.