Osmunda mildei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mildei
ID:
1124976
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 474 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124314
Common Names
- Osmunda mildei
- Milde's Osmunda
- Milde's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osmunda mildei (also called Osmunda fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a large, evergreen fern with long, pinnate fronds that can reach up to 10 meters in length. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Osmunda mildei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in areas with high humidity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osmunda mildei is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green perianth. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Osmunda mildei is a fern that can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Osmunda mildei
Osmunda mildei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26620369: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.