Osmundastrum cinnamomeum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinnamomeum
ID:
1113969
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Gefässbundel Farrn : 18 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113307
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum (also called Cinnamon Fern, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen, perennial fern with a clumping habit. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, ravines, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum var. glandulosum (Waters) McAvoyOsmundastrum cinnamomeum sub. asiaticum (Fernald) Fraser-Jenk.
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum sub. cinnamomeum
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum var. imbricata (Kunze) Milde
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osmundastrum cinnamomeum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are tiny, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum is a fern native to Mexico and Central America. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and should be kept moist. It can tolerate full sun if kept moist, but prefers partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Osmundastrum 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-26607565: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.