Osmunda spectabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
1111274
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 5: 98 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110612
Common Names
- Spectabilis Osmunda
- Royal Fern
- Flowering Fern
Searching for Osmunda spectabilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Osmunda spectabilis is an ornamental plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osmunda spectabilis is a small, greenish-yellow spike, with the seed being a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, greenish-yellow, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Searching for Osmunda spectabilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesWhere to Find Osmunda spectabilis
Osmunda spectabilis can be found in the temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177119-2: Based on the initial data import