Osmunda pilosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
1124979
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Grev. & Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 229 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124317
Common Names
- Osmunda pilosa
- Hairy Osmunda
- Hairy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osmunda pilosa (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 pilosa 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 pilosa 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 pilosa is a slow-growing fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun if kept moist. It can be propagated by division or spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Osmunda pilosa
Osmunda pilosa 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
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17169150-1: Based on the initial data import