Vittaria dichotoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
154469
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Iwats. & M.Kato
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 34: 64 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153798
Common Names
- Vittaria
- Two-Forked Vittaria
- Vittaria Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria dichotoma (also called Vittaria dichotoma, 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 dichotoma 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 dichotoma 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 two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria dichotoma 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 dichotoma
Vittaria dichotoma 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 dichotoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittaria dichotoma?
Vittaria dichotoma
What type of plant is Vittaria dichotoma?
Fern
Where is Vittaria dichotoma 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
Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
Kunio Iwatsuki (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Iwats.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17508820-1: Based on the initial data import