Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
brunoniana
ID:
1119211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Icon. Filic. 2: t. 158 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118549



Common Names

  • Cryptogramma brunoniana
  • Brunonian Cryptogramma
  • Brunonian Rock Brake


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Description

Cryptogramma brunoniana (also called ‘Brunonian Rock-brake’, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial fern native to temperate regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptogramma brunoniana is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cryptogramma brunoniana sub. raddeana (Fomin) Fraser-Jenk.
Cryptogramma brunoniana sub. brunoniana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptogramma brunoniana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptogramma brunoniana is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept evenly moist, but not soggy. The plants should be kept in indirect light and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cryptogramma brunoniana

Cryptogramma brunoniana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to Japan. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26613567: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.