Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
bipinnatifidum
ID:
155437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miyam.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 63(1): 19. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154766



Common Names

  • Bipinnatifid Oak Fern
  • Gymnocarpium Fern
  • Oak Fern


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Description

Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum (also called 'bipinnate oak fern', among many other common names) is a perennial fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, bipinnate fronds. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum produces small, greenish-brown flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two, long, narrow leaves with pointed tips and a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, shady area. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. The young plants should be transplanted to a shady, moist area.

Where to Find Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum

Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum is native to western North America.

Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum?

Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum

What is the family of Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum?

Woodsiaceae

What is the native range of Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum?

Indonesia

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,