Vittaria graminifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
1110114
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaulf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Enum. Filic. : 192 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109452
Common Names
- Vittaria graminifolia
- Grass-like Vittaria
- Graminifolia Vittaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria graminifolia (also called Grass-leaved Vittaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Vittariaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. It is a terrestrial fern found in wet woods, swamps, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Vittaria graminifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittaria graminifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria graminifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate drought once established.
Where to Find Vittaria graminifolia
Vittaria graminifolia is native to tropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602651: Based on the initial data import
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.