Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Karst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fl. Columb. 2. 29 t. 115. 1862 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126446
Common Names
- Robusta Jamesonia
- Robusta Fern
- Robusta Jamesonia Fern
Description
Jamesonia robusta (also called Robust Jamesonia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Jamesoniaceae family. It is native to China, India, Japan, and Taiwan. It is found in forests, grasslands, and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Jamesonia robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover, as it is a low-growing plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, as its roots help to hold the soil in place.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jamesonia robusta has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters at the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jamesonia robusta is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Jamesonia robusta
Jamesonia robusta is found in the mountains of Sichuan province, China.
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