Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1110121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Lawson) Butters

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 31: 15. 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109459



Common Names

  • Woodsia gracilis
  • Slender Woodsia
  • Gracilis Woodsia


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Description

Woodsia gracilis (also called Slender Woodsia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Woodsiaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. It is a terrestrial fern found in wet woods, swamps, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Woodsia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodsia gracilis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia gracilis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate drought once established.

Where to Find Woodsia gracilis

Woodsia gracilis is native to the western United States, from Alaska to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602659: Based on the initial data import
George Lawson (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lawson' in the authors string.
Frederick King Butters (1878-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Butters' in the authors string.