Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
155541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz. ex Fomin) Shmakov

Source:
ipni

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Obzor Vidov. Sem. Woodsiaceae Evraz. 54. 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154870



Common Names

  • Heterophylla Woodsia
  • Woodsia Heterophylla
  • Heterophylla Fern


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Description

Woodsia heterophylla (also called Variable Woodsia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Woodsiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Woodsia heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Woodsia heterophylla is small and greenish-white in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings of Woodsia heterophylla are small, dark green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia heterophylla is a shade-tolerant fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the late summer or fall.

Where to Find Woodsia heterophylla

Woodsia heterophylla is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

Woodsia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Woodsia heterophylla?

Woodsia heterophylla

What is the family of Woodsia heterophylla?

Woodsiaceae

What is the native range of Woodsia heterophylla?

Indonesia

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Vasiljevich Fomin (1867-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fomin' in the authors string.
Alexander I. Shmakov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shmakov' in the authors string.