Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nikkoensis
ID:
155547

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ogura & Nakaike

Source:
ipni

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 77(5): 296. 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154876



Common Names

  • Nikkoensis Woodsia
  • Woodsia Nikkoensis
  • Nikkoensis Fern


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Description

Woodsia nikkoensis (also called Nikko Woodsia, among many other common names) is a fern native to Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. It is a small to medium-sized fern, growing up to 50 cm tall. It grows in moist, shady places in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia nikkoensis is a fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Woodsia nikkoensis

Woodsia nikkoensis is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady areas in the mountains.

Woodsia nikkoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Woodsia nikkoensis?

Woodsia nikkoensis

What is the family of Woodsia nikkoensis?

Woodsiaceae

What is the native range of Woodsia nikkoensis?

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

Toshiyuki Nakaike (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakaike' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Ogura: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ogura' in the authors string.