Status:
valid
Authors:
Schkuhr
Source:
tro
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Krypt. Gew. 1: 138 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111979
Common Names
- Schizaea incurvata
- Curved Schizaea
- Incurvata Schizaea
Description
Schizaea incurvata (also called Curved Schizaea, among many other common names) is a small fern with a single, erect, lanceolate leaf that is divided into two parts. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, thickets, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Schizaea incurvata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schizaea incurvata are small, greenish-white, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.
Where to Find Schizaea incurvata
Schizaea incurvata is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist woods and thickets.
Species in the Schizaeaceae family
Actinostachys balansae,
Actinostachys confusa,
Actinostachys inopinata,
Actinostachys melanesica,
Actinostachys oligostachys,
Actinostachys plana,
Actinostachys spirophylla,
Actinostachys tenuis,
Actinostachys wagneri,
Actinostachys pennula,
Actinostachys macrofunda,
Actinostachys subtrijuga,
Actinostachys digitata,
Actinostachys intermedia,
Actinostachys laevigata,
Schizaea australis,
Schizaea bifida,
Schizaea diversispora,
Schizaea malaccana,
Schizaea montis-petrae,
Schizaea pacificans,
Schizaea pectinata,
Schizaea dichotoma,
Schizaea poeppigiana,
Schizaea pusilla,
Schizaea tenella,
Schizaea fistulosa,
Schizaea elegans,
Schizaea incurvata,
Schizaea pseudodichotoma,
Schizaea rhacoindusiata,
Schizaea fluminensis,
Schizaea sprucei,
Schizaea stricta,
Schizaea orbicularis,
Schizaea rupestris,