Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
crispa
ID:
1107923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Narr. Journey Polar Sea : 767 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107261



Common Names

  • Cryptogramma crispa
  • Parsley Fern
  • Crisped Parsley Fern


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Description

Cryptogramma crispa (also called Parsley Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is typically found in rocky crevices, walls, and dry stony places. It has a creeping rhizome and lanceolate-ovate, leathery, dark green fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptogramma crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptogramma crispa 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

Cryptogramma crispa is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. 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 Cryptogramma crispa

Cryptogramma crispa is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600103: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.