Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
sandwicensis
ID:
154999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brack.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Filic. 16: 234. 1854 ; =C. Wilkes Expl. Exped.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154328



Common Names

  • Sandwich Bladderfern
  • Sandwich Cystopteris
  • Sandwich Fern


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cystopteris sandwicensis 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 sandwicensis 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 sandwicensis 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 sandwicensis

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

Cystopteris sandwicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cystopteris sandwicensis?

Cystopteris sandwicensis

What type of plant is Cystopteris sandwicensis?

Fern

What is the common name of Cystopteris sandwicensis?

Sandwich 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,