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
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.
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,