Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
macrochlaena
ID:
1117857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett. ex Kuhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 6: 270. 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117195



Common Names

  • Woodsia macrochlaena
  • Large-spored Woodsia
  • Large-spored Fern


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Description

Woodsia macrochlaena (also called Macrochlaena, 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 macrochlaena 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 macrochlaena 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 macrochlaena 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 macrochlaena

Woodsia macrochlaena 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26611992: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.