Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
laurentiana
ID:
154985

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weath.) Blasdell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 21: 51. 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154314



Common Names

  • Laurent's Bladderfern
  • Laurent's Cystopteris
  • Laurent's Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cystopteris fragilis laurentiana Weath. [unknown]

Description

Cystopteris laurentiana (also called Laurentian Bladderfern, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous fern native to North America. It has long, lance-shaped fronds with toothed leaflets. It is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cystopteris laurentiana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cystopteris laurentiana 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 laurentiana is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by spores sown on the surface of a sandy peat compost in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Cystopteris laurentiana

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

Cystopteris laurentiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cystopteris laurentiana?

Cystopteris laurentiana

What type of plant is Cystopteris laurentiana?

Fern

What is the common name of Cystopteris laurentiana?

Laurentian 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,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-26602775: Originally associated with wfo-0001109561
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602775: Originally associated with wfo-0001109561
Charles Alfred Weatherby (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weath.' in the authors string.
Robert Ferris Blasdell (1929-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blasdell' in the authors string.