Phegopteris tibetica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
1128320
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 1: 161. 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127658
Common Names
- Tibetan Fern
- Phegopteris Fern
- Lace Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris tibetica (also called Tibetan Beech Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris tibetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phegopteris tibetica has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow fronds.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phegopteris tibetica is a fern native to China. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6.
Where to Find Phegopteris tibetica
Phegopteris tibetica can be found in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Tibet.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26624507: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.