Status:
valid
Authors:
X.Y.Wang & P.S.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 19(2): 141. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240975
Common Names
- Cystopteris guizhouensis
- Guizhouensis Cystopteris
- Guizhou Cystopteris
Description
Cystopteris guizhouensis (also called Guizhou Cystopteris, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in subtropical forests. It is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cystopteris guizhouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cystopteris guizhouensis is a white, five-lobed, star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cystopteris guizhouensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Cystopteris guizhouensis
Cystopteris guizhouensis is found in China.
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,
References
Xiao Ying Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Wang' in the authors string.