Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
1114880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Grev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Icon. Filic. t. 178 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114218



Common Names

  • Jamesonia Fern
  • Pulchra Fern
  • Cinnamomea Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Jamesonia pulchra is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jamesonia pulchra has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons that are oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesonia pulchra is a hardy fern that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by spores. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores should be collected in late summer and sown on a sterile medium. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.

Where to Find Jamesonia pulchra

Jamesonia pulchra can be found in Central America and the Caribbean.

Species in the Jamesonia genus

Jamesonia elongata, Jamesonia osteniana, Jamesonia accrescens, Jamesonia angusta, Jamesonia ascendens, Jamesonia aureonitens, Jamesonia biardii, Jamesonia caracasana, Jamesonia cheilanthoides, Jamesonia chiapensis, Jamesonia congesta, Jamesonia ewanii, Jamesonia feei, Jamesonia flabellata, Jamesonia flexuosa, Jamesonia glaberrima, Jamesonia glaziovii, Jamesonia hirsutula, Jamesonia hirta, Jamesonia insignis, Jamesonia lechleri, Jamesonia lindigii, Jamesonia longipetiolata, Jamesonia madidiensis, Jamesonia mathewsii, Jamesonia novogranatensis, Jamesonia orbignyana, Jamesonia paucifolia, Jamesonia rufescens, Jamesonia setulosa, Jamesonia stuebelii, Jamesonia vellea, Jamesonia warscewiczii, Jamesonia wurdackii, Jamesonia rotundifolia, Jamesonia scammaniae, Jamesonia peruviana, Jamesonia alstonii, Jamesonia goudotii, Jamesonia boliviensis, Jamesonia scalaris, Jamesonia imbricata, Jamesonia blepharum, Jamesonia hispidula, Jamesonia pulchra, Jamesonia cinnamomea, Jamesonia canescens, Jamesonia verticalis, Jamesonia crespiana, Jamesonia robusta,

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26608603: Based on the initial data import
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.