Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
1108135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 102 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107473



Common Names

  • Schizaea pectinata
  • Comb Fern
  • Pectinate Schizaea


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Description

Schizaea pectinata (also called 'Comb Fern', among many other common names) is a fern species native to North America. It is an evergreen perennial with an upright habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forest margins, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Schizaea pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizaea pectinata is a small, greenish-brown spike with small, inconspicuous flowers. The seed is a small, brown, round seed with a short, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizaea pectinata is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Schizaea pectinata

Schizaea pectinata is found in temperate and subtropical regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600388: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.