Cystopteris tasmanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tasmanica
ID:
1280437
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. [W. J. Hooker] 1: 199. 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279775
Common Names
- Cystopteris tasmanica
- Tasmanica Cystopteris
- Tasmanica Bladder-fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cystopteris tasmanica (also called Tasmanian Bladder-Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cystopteris tasmanica is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cystopteris tasmanica has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cystopteris tasmanica is native to New Zealand and can be propagated from spores or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Cystopteris tasmanica
Cystopteris tasmanica can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Australia and New Zealand.
Cystopteris tasmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cystopteris tasmanica?
Cystopteris tasmanica
What is the common name of Cystopteris tasmanica?
Tasmanica
What is the natural habitat of Cystopteris tasmanica?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17076860-1: Based on the initial data import