Cystopteris moupinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moupinensis
ID:
1123082
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. 2(10): 111. 1887
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001122420
Common Names
- Moupinensis Cystopteris
- Moupinensis Bladder Fern
- Moupinensis Fragile Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cystopteris moupinensis (also called Moupin Cystopteris, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds up to 40 cm long. It grows in moist forests, along streams and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cystopteris moupinensis is a species of fern that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to provide a natural, low-maintenance alternative to grass lawns, and is often used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cystopteris moupinensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cystopteris moupinensis is a terrestrial fern which can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Cystopteris moupinensis
Cystopteris moupinensis can be found in moist forests 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26617849: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.