Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Species:
linearis
ID:
1107947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Underw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 250 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107285



Common Names

  • Dicranopteris linearis
  • Forked Fern
  • Linear Fork Fern


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Description

Dicranopteris linearis (also called Linear-leaved Fork Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to tropical and temperate regions. It is typically found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It has a creeping rhizome and lanceolate-ovate, leathery, dark green fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranopteris linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicranopteris linearis var. alternans (Mett.) Holttum
Dicranopteris linearis for. emarginata (Brack.) W.H.Wagner
Dicranopteris linearis var. subferruginea (Brause) Nakai
Dicranopteris linearis var. ferruginea (Blume) Holttum
Dicranopteris linearis var. rigida (Blume) Holttum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranopteris linearis has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranopteris linearis is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by spore sowing in late summer. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings of the fronds.

Where to Find Dicranopteris linearis

Dicranopteris linearis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Species in the Gleicheniaceae family

Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda, Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum, Gleichenella pectinata, Gleichenia abscida, Gleichenia mendellii, Gleichenia punctulata, Gleichenia polypodioides, Gleichenia owhyhensis, Gleichenia litoralis, Gleichenia boryi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600130: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.