Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hancockii
ID:
1117855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 5(2): 196. 1891 [Apr 1891]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117193



Common Names

  • Woodsia hancockii
  • Hancock's Woodsia
  • Hancock's Fern


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Description

Woodsia hancockii (also called Hancockii, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Woodsiaceae. It is native to tropical climates in Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 60 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Woodsia hancockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Woodsia hancockii is a small, yellowish-green spike-like structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia hancockii can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Woodsia hancockii

Woodsia hancockii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South 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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