Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
155553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. Crypt. 1: 111. 1858 [1858]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154882



Common Names

  • Woodsia Pulchella
  • Beautiful Woodsia
  • Slender Woodsia


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Description

Woodsia pulchella (also called Japanese 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 pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia pulchella 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 pulchella

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

Woodsia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Woodsia pulchella?

Woodsia pulchella

What is the family of Woodsia pulchella?

Woodsiaceae

What is the native range of Woodsia pulchella?

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,