Osmundastrum claytonianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
claytonianum
ID:
1118120
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Tagawa
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 17: 697 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117458
Common Names
- Osmundastrum claytonianum
- Clayton's Osmundastrum
- Claytonianum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osmundastrum claytonianum (also called Clayton's Osmunda, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to parts of the Americas, Africa, and Australasia. It is a large, robust fern with thick, leathery leaves and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Osmundastrum claytonianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Osmundastrum claytonianum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single frond with a few leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osmundastrum claytonianum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate drought conditions.
Where to Find Osmundastrum claytonianum
Osmundastrum claytonianum is found in temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Motoji Tagawa (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagawa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177129-2: Based on the initial data import