Vittaria nymanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nymanii
ID:
154499
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56(2): 168 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153828
Common Names
- Vittaria Nymanii
- Nyman's Bladderwort
- Lace Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria nymanii (also called Nyman's Tassel Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Vittariaceae family. It is a small, tufted fern with a creeping rhizome. Its fronds are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, with entire margins. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vittaria nymanii is a species of fern that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in terrariums and vivariums. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vittaria nymanii 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 deeply lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria nymanii is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants or objects. It can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).
Where to Find Vittaria nymanii
Vittaria nymanii 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 nymanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittaria nymanii?
Vittaria nymanii
What type of plant is Vittaria nymanii?
Fern
Where is Vittaria nymanii 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
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17364960-1: Based on the initial data import