Cystopteris membranifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranifolia
ID:
1114164
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mickel
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 62: 93, f.1. 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113502
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cystopteris membranifolia (also called Bladder Fern, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen, perennial fern with a clumping habit. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, ravines, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cystopteris membranifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cystopteris membranifolia has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single, long frond.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cystopteris membranifolia is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Cystopteris membranifolia
Cystopteris membranifolia can be found in temperate regions of the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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 v1.1 record tro-26607790: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.