Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
saitoana
ID:
155555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tagawa

Source:
ipni

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 5(4): 250. 1936 [15 Dec 1936]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154884



Common Names

  • Woodsia Saitoana
  • Saito's Woodsia
  • Saito's Fern


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Description

Woodsia saitoana (also called Saito's 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 saitoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Woodsia saitoana is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid structure with a single, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia saitoana 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 saitoana

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

Woodsia saitoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Woodsia saitoana?

Woodsia saitoana

What is the family of Woodsia saitoana?

Woodsiaceae

What is the native range of Woodsia saitoana?

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,