Vittaria semipellucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semipellucida
ID:
154515
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56(2): 170 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153844
Common Names
- Semipellucida Moss
- Semipellucida Fern
- Semipellucida Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria semipellucida (also called Vittaria semipellucida, 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 semipellucida is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas where grass is difficult to grow. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittaria semipellucida has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria semipellucida 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 semipellucida
Vittaria semipellucida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Vittaria semipellucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittaria semipellucida?
Vittaria semipellucida
What type of plant is Vittaria semipellucida?
Fern
Where is Vittaria semipellucida 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:17365070-1: Based on the initial data import