Osmunda herbacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
148459
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 40: 291 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147788
Common Names
- Cinnamon Fern
- Interrupted Fern
- Rough-Stalked Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osmunda herbacea (also called Herbaceous Osmunda, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Osmundaceae family. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada and is found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, savannas, and along roadsides. It has a single, erect, fertile frond that is up to 3 feet tall and is divided into two parts. The upper part is a sterile, fan-like blade with many small, oval leaflets. The lower part is a single spike of small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Osmunda herbacea is used in the garden as a ground cover, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make paper, as a source of fiber, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osmunda herbacea has small, white flowers with a single, three-lobed lip. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, three-lobed leaf.
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Osmunda herbacea is a terrestrial fern native to the Mediterranean region. It is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome in the spring or by spores.
Where to Find Osmunda herbacea
Osmunda herbacea is found in moist, shaded woods in eastern North America, from southern Canada to northern Florida.
Osmunda herbacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmunda herbacea?
Osmunda herbacea
What type of plant is Osmunda herbacea?
Fern
Where is Osmunda herbacea found?
North America
Species in the Osmunda genus
Species in the Osmundaceae family
Leptopteris laxa, Leptopteris moorei, Leptopteris superba, Leptopteris hymenophylloides, Leptopteris alpina, Leptopteris fraseri, Osmunda herbacea, Osmunda hilsenbergii, Osmunda japonica, Osmunda banksiifolia, Osmunda regalis, Osmunda spectabilis, Osmunda vachellii, Osmunda lancea, Osmunda angustifolia, Osmunda javanica, Osmunda mildei, Osmunda abyssinica, Osmunda hybrida, Osmunda pilosa, Osmunda claytoniana, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, Osmundastrum claytonianum, Todea barbara, Todea papuana,
References
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17366880-1: Based on the initial data import