Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
christii
ID:
154971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hahne

Source:
ipni

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 10: 103. 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154300



Common Names

  • Christ's Fern
  • Christii Cystopteris
  • Cystopteris christii


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Description

Cystopteris christii (also called Christ's Bladderfern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in moist, shady forests and along stream banks. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are lance-shaped with a wavy margin and are up to 50 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Cystopteris christii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional Japanese flower arranging as a symbol of peace and tranquility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cystopteris christii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have two, heart-shaped cotyledons and two, compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cystopteris christii is a deciduous fern that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Cystopteris christii

Cystopteris christii can be found in the mountains of Japan, China, and Korea.

Cystopteris christii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cystopteris christii?

Cystopteris christii

What type of plant is Cystopteris christii?

Fern

What is the common name of Cystopteris christii?

Christ's Bladder Fern

Species in the Cystopteridaceae family

Acystopteris japonica, Acystopteris tenuisecta, Acystopteris taiwaniana, Cystopteris christii, Cystopteris laurentiana, Cystopteris sandwicensis, Cystopteris tenuifolia, Cystopteris fragilis, Cystopteris reevesiana, Cystopteris wagneri, Cystopteris bulbifera, Cystopteris douglasii, Cystopteris montana, Cystopteris protrusa, Cystopteris tennesseensis, Cystopteris tenuis, Cystopteris illinoensis, Cystopteris membranifolia, Cystopteris sudetica, Cystopteris pellucida, Cystopteris utahensis, Cystopteris moupinensis, Cystopteris alpina, Cystopteris guizhouensis, Cystopteris millefolia, Cystopteris tasmanica, Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum, Gymnocarpium brittonianum, Gymnocarpium achriosporum, Gymnocarpium dryopteris, Gymnocarpium heterosporum, Gymnocarpium robertianum, Gymnocarpium remote-pinnatum, Gymnocarpium jessoense, Gymnocarpium intermedium, Gymnocarpium disjunctum, Gymnocarpium fedtschenkoanum, Gymnocarpium oyamense, Gymnocarpium appalachianum,