Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
1409541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Zink ex Fraser-Jenk. & Kandel

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Ferns Fern-Allies Nepal 1: 161. 2015 [12 Apr 2015]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422006





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Description

Dennstaedtia zeylanica (also called Dennstaedtia zeylanica, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid. It is found in moist woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dennstaedtia zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dennstaedtia scabra for. glabrescens (Ching) Tagawa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dennstaedtia zeylanica flower has a yellowish-greenish color with a white center. Its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia zeylanica is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or division. To propagate by spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant them in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Dennstaedtia zeylanica

Dennstaedtia zeylanica is found in Sri Lanka.

Dennstaedtia zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia zeylanica?

Dennstaedtia zeylanica

What are the common names of Dennstaedtia zeylanica?

Ceylon bracken

Where is Dennstaedtia zeylanica found?

Dennstaedtia zeylanica is found in Sri Lanka

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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.
Michael J. Zink: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zink' in the authors string.
Dhan Raj Kandel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kandel' in the authors string.