Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
1127972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching & S.H.Wu

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tsinling. 2: 221. 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127310



Common Names

  • Woodsia
  • Oblonga
  • Oblong Woodsia


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Description

Woodsia oblonga (also called Oblong Woodsia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is characterized by its small, bright green, lance-shaped leaflets, and its ability to form dense clumps. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Woodsia oblonga is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide shade and cover for wildlife habitats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodsia oblonga has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, globose seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia oblonga is a tropical fern that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or spore sowing.

Where to Find Woodsia oblonga

Woodsia oblonga can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and North 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-26624077: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Shiew Hung Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Wu' in the authors string.