Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
cornuta
ID:
1108118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Beauv.) Lepr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Annales des Sciences Naturelles 19 1830

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107456



Common Names

  • Ceratopteris cornuta
  • Horned Water Fern
  • Horned Ceratopteris


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Description

Ceratopteris cornuta (also called horned water fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is a small to medium-sized fern, with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical Asia, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratopteris cornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratopteris cornuta is a small, greenish-brown spike with small, inconspicuous flowers. The seed is a small, brown, round seed with a short, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratopteris cornuta is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Ceratopteris cornuta

Ceratopteris cornuta is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600371: Based on the initial data import
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
François Mathias René Leprieur (1799-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepr.' in the authors string.