Didymochlaena truncatula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncatula
ID:
1108941
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 4: 196. 1841
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108279
Common Names
- Truncate Didymochlaena Fern
- Truncate Fishbone Fern
- Truncate Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Didymochlaena truncatula (also called Cut-Leaved Ground Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to temperate regions of North America and Europe. It grows in moist, shady areas, often on rocks or trees, and has a distinctively shaped frond with a broad, triangular blade and a short, curved stalk.
Uses & Benefits
Didymochlaena truncatula is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and garden designs. It is also used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didymochlaena truncatula has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, round and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Didymochlaena truncatula is a hardy fern that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a rich, loamy soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. Spores can be collected in the summer and sown in a moist, shady location.
Where to Find Didymochlaena truncatula
Didymochlaena truncatula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
Species in the Didymochlaena genus
Species in the Didymochlaenaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26601305: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.