Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Wang, Q.Luo & Li Bing Zhang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Novon 22(2): 191. 2012 [30 Nov 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329664
Common Names
- Woodsia guizhouensis
- Guizhou Woodsia
- Guizhou Woodsia Fern
Description
Woodsia guizhouensis (also called Woodsia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, oblong-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Woodsia guizhouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Woodsia guizhouensis has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Woodsia guizhouensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Woodsia guizhouensis
Woodsia guizhouensis can be found in China.
Woodsia guizhouensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Woodsia guizhouensis?
Woodsia guizhouensis
What is the common name of Woodsia guizhouensis?
Guizhou Woodsia
What is the natural habitat of Woodsia guizhouensis?
Rocky slopes
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
Qiang Luo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Luo' in the authors string.