Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
appalachiana
ID:
1111920

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.C.Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 37: 88. 1947

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111258



Common Names

  • Woodsia appalachiana
  • Appalachian Blunt-lobed Woodsia
  • Appalachiana Woodsia


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Description

Woodsia appalachiana (also called Appalachian Woodsia, among many other common names) is a small fern with long, narrow, and lance-shaped fronds. It is native to the eastern regions of North America, and typically grows in moist and shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Woodsia appalachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodsia appalachiana has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia appalachiana is a terrestrial fern native to North America. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas. To cultivate this plant, it should be planted in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by division of the fronds.

Where to Find Woodsia appalachiana

Woodsia appalachiana is native to the temperate forests of North America.

Species in the Woodsia genus

Woodsia asiatica, Woodsia calcarea, Woodsia heterophylla, Woodsia microsora, Woodsia nikkoensis, Woodsia pinnatifida, Woodsia pseudoilvensis, Woodsia pseudopolystichoides, Woodsia pulchella, Woodsia saitoana, Woodsia subintermedia, Woodsia tryonis, Woodsia gorovoii, Woodsia polystichoides, Woodsia burgessiana, Woodsia abbeae, Woodsia alpina, Woodsia glabella, Woodsia gracilis, Woodsia ilvensis, Woodsia mexicana, Woodsia obtusa, Woodsia oregana, Woodsia plummerae, Woodsia scopulina, Woodsia angolensis, Woodsia montevidensis, Woodsia appalachiana, Woodsia mollis, Woodsia cochisensis, Woodsia neomexicana, Woodsia phillipsii, Woodsia manchuriensis, Woodsia cycloloba, Woodsia lanosa, Woodsia rosthorniana, Woodsia subcordata, Woodsia hancockii, Woodsia macrochlaena, Woodsia cinnamomea, Woodsia shensiensis, Woodsia sinica, Woodsia indusiosa, Woodsia macrospora, Woodsia oblonga, Woodsia andersonii, Woodsia elongata, Woodsia pubescens, Woodsia okamotoi, Woodsia pilosa,

Species in the Woodsiaceae family

Woodsia asiatica, Woodsia calcarea, Woodsia heterophylla, Woodsia microsora, Woodsia nikkoensis, Woodsia pinnatifida, Woodsia pseudoilvensis, Woodsia pseudopolystichoides, Woodsia pulchella, Woodsia saitoana, Woodsia subintermedia, Woodsia tryonis, Woodsia gorovoii, Woodsia polystichoides, Woodsia burgessiana, Woodsia abbeae, Woodsia alpina, Woodsia glabella, Woodsia gracilis, Woodsia ilvensis, Woodsia mexicana, Woodsia obtusa, Woodsia oregana, Woodsia plummerae, Woodsia scopulina, Woodsia angolensis, Woodsia montevidensis, Woodsia appalachiana, Woodsia mollis, Woodsia cochisensis, Woodsia neomexicana, Woodsia phillipsii, Woodsia manchuriensis, Woodsia cycloloba, Woodsia lanosa, Woodsia rosthorniana, Woodsia subcordata, Woodsia hancockii, Woodsia macrochlaena, Woodsia cinnamomea, Woodsia shensiensis, Woodsia sinica, Woodsia indusiosa, Woodsia macrospora, Woodsia oblonga, Woodsia andersonii, Woodsia elongata, Woodsia pubescens, Woodsia okamotoi, Woodsia pilosa,

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