Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
richardii
ID:
1109560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Dict. Class. d'Hist. Nat. 3. 351. 1823. 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108898



Common Names

  • Ceratopteris richardii
  • Richard's ceratopteris
  • Richard's water fern


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Description

Ceratopteris richardii (also called the water fern, among many other common names) is a species of water fern in the Ceratopteridaceae family. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in humid forests and wet cliffs. It has a creeping rhizome with fronds that are typically 10–30 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratopteris richardii is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratopteris richardii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratopteris richardii is a species of fern native to tropical and subtropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that can reach up to 1 m in length. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by spores.

Where to Find Ceratopteris richardii

Ceratopteris richardii is found in the eastern United States, from Florida to New York and west to Texas.

Species in the Pteridaceae family