Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
werckleana
ID:
1269276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Christ) Navarrete & B.Øllg.

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20(3): 344 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268614



Common Names

  • Dennstaedtia werckleana
  • Werckle's Dennstaedtia
  • Werckle's Dennstaedtia Fern


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Description

Dennstaedtia werckleana (also called Werckle's Hay-scented Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to eastern North America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has dark green fronds. Its habitat includes open woods, thickets, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Dennstaedtia werckleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dennstaedtia werckleana has small, white flowers, small, black seeds, and short, thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia werckleana is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Dennstaedtia werckleana

Dennstaedtia werckleana can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Dennstaedtia werckleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia werckleana?

Dennstaedtia werckleana

What is the family of Dennstaedtia werckleana?

Dennstaedtiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Dennstaedtia werckleana?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Dennstaedtia genus

Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis, Dennstaedtia bipinnata, Dennstaedtia cicutaria, Dennstaedtia globulifera, Dennstaedtia obtusifolia, Dennstaedtia glauca, Dennstaedtia dissecta, Dennstaedtia cornuta, Dennstaedtia arborescens, Dennstaedtia mathewsii, Dennstaedtia sprucei, Dennstaedtia wercklei, Dennstaedtia arcuata, Dennstaedtia distenta, Dennstaedtia spinosa, Dennstaedtia pilosella, Dennstaedtia appendiculata, Dennstaedtia vagans, Dennstaedtia flaccida, Dennstaedtia antillensis, Dennstaedtia producta, Dennstaedtia philippinensis,

Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family

Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia, Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50233910: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.