Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
1108133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bory ex Willd.) Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 283 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107471



Common Names

  • Sticherus flagellaris
  • Tassel Fern
  • Tassel Sticherus


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Description

Sticherus flagellaris (also called whip fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Sticheraceae. It is a small to medium-sized fern, with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical Asia, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus flagellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, pain, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sticherus flagellaris sub. tomentosus (Reimers) Verdc.
Sticherus flagellaris sub. flagellaris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sticherus flagellaris is a small, greenish-brown spike with small, inconspicuous flowers. The seed is a small, brown, round seed with a short, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus flagellaris is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Sticherus flagellaris

Sticherus flagellaris is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Sticherus genus

Sticherus brassii, Sticherus lepidotus, Sticherus owhyhensis, Sticherus tahitensis, Sticherus urceolatus, Sticherus oceanicus, Sticherus hirtus, Sticherus farinosus, Sticherus cunninghamii, Sticherus litoralis, Sticherus montaguei, Sticherus impressus, Sticherus lobatus, Sticherus brackenridgii, Sticherus albus, Sticherus boliviensis, Sticherus cubensis, Sticherus decurrens, Sticherus interjectus, Sticherus jacha, Sticherus leonis, Sticherus ovatus, Sticherus squamosus, Sticherus subremotus, Sticherus flagellaris, Sticherus umbraculifer, Sticherus simplex, Sticherus bifidus, Sticherus velatus, Sticherus pruinosus, Sticherus revolutus, Sticherus lechleri, Sticherus rubiginosus, Sticherus underwoodianus, Sticherus tepuiensis, Sticherus tomentosus, Sticherus pallescens, Sticherus remotus, Sticherus retroflexus, Sticherus intermedius, Sticherus pteridellus, Sticherus compactus, Sticherus gnidioides, Sticherus nudus, Sticherus rufus, Sticherus cundinamarcensis, Sticherus fulvus, Sticherus hastulatus, Sticherus orthocladus, Sticherus strictissimus,

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-26600386: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.