Phegopteris paludosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
1254548
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Hist. Fil. 233. 1875
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253886
Common Names
- Phegopteris paludosa
- Paludosa Phegopteris
- Marsh Phegopteris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris paludosa (also called Marsh fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the Americas. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds that are lanceolate in shape and grow up to 40 cm long. The fronds are light green in color and have a leathery texture.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phegopteris paludosa has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Phegopteris paludosa is a fern that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and can be grown in partial shade to full shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Phegopteris paludosa
Phegopteris paludosa can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo.
Species in the Phegopteris genus
Phegopteris heterolepia, Phegopteris keraudreniana, Phegopteris connectilis, Phegopteris decursive-pinnata, Phegopteris subaurita, Phegopteris cruciata, Phegopteris hexagonoptera, Phegopteris levingei, Phegopteris tibetica, Phegopteris aurita, Phegopteris paludosa, Phegopteris koreana, Phegopteris henriquesii, Phegopteris microstegia, Phegopteris hirtirachis, Phegopteris fijiensis, Phegopteris andringitrensis, Phegopteris rectangularis, Phegopteris yigongensis, Phegopteris tibetana, Phegopteris dianae, Phegopteris zayuensis, Phegopteris persimilis, Phegopteris aubertii, Phegopteris kinabaluensis, Phegopteris cyclocarpa,
Species in the Thelypteridaceae family
References
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17174160-1: Based on the initial data import