Gymnocarpium brittonianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittonianum
ID:
1043615
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sarvela) K.M.Pryer & Haufler
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 18(1): 168. 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042953
Common Names
- Gymnocarpium brittonianum
- Brittonianum gymnocarpium
- Brittonianum oak fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnocarpium brittonianum (also called 'Britton's Oak Fern', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and a tall, branched stem. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnocarpium brittonianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnocarpium brittonianum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnocarpium brittonianum is a temperate fern found in Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It is propagated by spores or division. The spores should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The divisions should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Gymnocarpium brittonianum
Gymnocarpium brittonianum is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and woodlands.
Species in the Gymnocarpium genus
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,
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-100376238: Based on the initial data import
Jaakko Sarvela (1914-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarvela' in the authors string.
Christopher H. Haufler (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haufler' in the authors string.