Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
thalictroides
ID:
1107903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Brongn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 8: 186 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107241



Common Names

  • Thalictroides Ceratopteris
  • Thalictroides Water Fern
  • Thalictroides Fern


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Description

Ceratopteris thalictroides (also called Water Fern, among many other common names) is a floating aquatic fern native to tropical and temperate regions. It is typically found in ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams. It has small, light green fronds with a distinctive triangular shape.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratopteris thalictroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a biofertilizer and for water purification.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ceratopteris thalictroides sub. thalictroides
Ceratopteris thalictroides sub. gaudichaudii (Brongn.) Fraser-Jenk. & Pariyar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratopteris thalictroides has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratopteris thalictroides is a hardy, aquatic fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers shallow water in full sun and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by spore sowing in late summer. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings of the fronds.

Where to Find Ceratopteris thalictroides

Ceratopteris thalictroides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600076: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.