Vittaria crispomarginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispomarginata
ID:
154466
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier II. 6. 1007. 1907 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153795
Common Names
- Crisp-Margined Vittaria
- Crisp-Margined Fern
- Vittaria Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria crispomarginata (also called Vittaria crispomarginata, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Vittariaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vittaria crispomarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vittaria crispomarginata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with serrated leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria crispomarginata is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Vittaria crispomarginata
Vittaria crispomarginata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, meadows, and marshes.
Vittaria crispomarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittaria crispomarginata?
Vittaria crispomarginata
What type of plant is Vittaria crispomarginata?
Fern
Where is Vittaria crispomarginata native to?
India
Species in the Vittaria genus
Vittaria crispomarginata, Vittaria dichotoma, Vittaria exigua, Vittaria latissima, Vittaria lloydiifolia, Vittaria nervosa, Vittaria nymanii, Vittaria pachystemma, Vittaria parvula, Vittaria pluridichotoma, Vittaria reekmansii, Vittaria scabricoma, Vittaria semipellucida, Vittaria squamosipes, Vittaria subcoriacea, Vittaria isoetifolia, Vittaria graminifolia, Vittaria lineata, Vittaria appalachiana, Vittaria bonincola, Vittaria schaeferi, Vittaria bradeorum, Vittaria flavicosta, Vittaria longipes, Vittaria scabrida, Vittaria vittarioides,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17263650-1: Based on the initial data import