Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
142008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 18: 218. 1942. (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141337



Common Names

  • Smooth Paesia
  • Smooth-leaved Paesia
  • Smoothleaf Paesia


Searching for Paesia laevis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Paesia laevis (also called Paesia scaberula, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to New Zealand and Australia, and is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on cliffs, and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Paesia laevis is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in hanging baskets or as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paesia laevis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Paesia laevis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Paesia laevis is a small, evergreen fern that grows in a clump and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. The rhizome should be divided in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Paesia laevis

Paesia laevis can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Paesia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paesia laevis?

Paesia laevis

What is the common name of Paesia laevis?

Smooth Paesia

What type of plant is Paesia laevis?

Fern

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,