Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pensylvatica
ID:
155489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cycl. [A. Rees], (London ed.) 25(3). 1813

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154818



Common Names

  • Pensylvania Fern
  • Virginia Fern
  • Onoclea Fern


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Synonyms

  • Matteuccia struthiopteris pensylvanica (Willd.) C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Struthiopteris pensylvanica Willd. [unknown]
  • Pteretis pensylvanica (Willd.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Pteretis pensylvanica pubescens (Terry) Fernald [unknown]
  • Pteretis pensylvanica obtusilobata (Clute) Fernald [unknown]
  • Pteretis pensylvanica foliacea (Farw.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Matteuccia pensylvanica (Willd.) Raymond [unknown]
  • Struthiopteris germanica pensylvanica Lowe [unknown]
  • Pteretis struthiopteris pennsylvanica Farw. [unknown]
  • Pteretis nodulosa pubescens Clute [unknown]
  • Struthiopteris nodulosa pubescens Clute [unknown]
  • Matteuccia struthiopteris pensylvanica (Willd.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Onoclea struthiopteris obtusilobata Clute [unknown]
  • Pteretis nodulosa obtusilobata Fernald [unknown]
  • Pteretis nodulosa foliacea (Farw.) M.Broun [unknown]
  • Struthiopteris germanica pubescens Terry [unknown]
  • Onoclea struthiopteris pubescens (Terry) Clute [unknown]
  • Struthiopteris pubescens Clute [unknown]
  • Struthiopteris pensylvanica pubescens Clute [unknown]
  • Matteuccia pubescens Clute [unknown]
  • Matteuccia struthiopteris pubescens Clute [unknown]
  • Pteretis nodulosa pubescens Fernald [unknown]
  • Pteris pensylvanica obtusilobata (Clute) Fernald [unknown]
  • Matteuccia pensylvanica obtusilobata (Clute) F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Matteuccia pensylvanica pubescens (Terry) F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Onoclea struthiopteris pubescens (Terry) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Matteuccia struthiopteris pubescens Clute [unknown]
  • Onoclea struthiopteris pensylvanica (Willd.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Onoclea struthiopteris foliacea (Farw.) B.Boivin [deprecated]
  • Struthiopteris germanica obtusilobata Clute [deprecated]
  • Struthiopteris germanica pubescens A.A.Eaton [unknown]
  • Struthiopteris struthiopteris pensylvanica Farw. [deprecated]

Description

Onoclea pensylvanica (also called Pennsylvania Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Onocleaceae. It is native to North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Onoclea pensylvatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Onoclea pensylvatica produces small, greenish-brown flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two, long, narrow leaves with pointed tips and a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onoclea pensylvatica is a shade-tolerant fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the late summer or fall.

Where to Find Onoclea pensylvatica

Onoclea pensylvatica is native to eastern North America.

Onoclea pensylvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onoclea pensylvatica?

Onoclea pensylvatica

What is the family of Onoclea pensylvatica?

Woodsiaceae

What is the native range of Onoclea pensylvatica?

Indonesia