Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
1113927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaulf.) J.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 4: 191. 1841 ; & HB. 47. NPfl. 161

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113265



Common Names

  • Mollis Fern
  • Woodsia mollis
  • Soft Shield Fern


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Description

Woodsia mollis (also called Soft Woodsia, among many other common names) is a fern native to North America. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Woodsia mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural air filter, as it is able to absorb pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodsia mollis has small yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia mollis is a fern that is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in an area with high humidity and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). It can be propagated from spores, but this is a slow process and may take up to two years to produce a mature plant.

Where to Find Woodsia mollis

Woodsia mollis is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

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-26607522: Based on the initial data import
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.