Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pseudowardii
ID:
1315919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seriz.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Phytogeogr. Taxon. 28(1): 35. 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328373

Common Names

  • Athyrium pseudowardii
  • False Spine Fern
  • Mountain Lady Fern
  • Spineless Lady Fern

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Description

Athyrium pseudowardii (also called Pseudoward’s lady fern, among many other common names) is a species of lady fern in the Athyriaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a frond that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Athyrium pseudowardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Athyrium pseudowardii has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athyrium pseudowardii is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Athyrium pseudowardii

Athyrium pseudowardii can be found in Japan.

Athyrium pseudowardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athyrium pseudowardii?

Athyrium pseudowardii

What is the common name of Athyrium pseudowardii?

False Ward's lady fern

What type of plant is Athyrium pseudowardii?

Fern

Species in the Athyriaceae family

Athyrium ikutae, Athyrium masayukianum, Athyrium megayakusimense, Athyrium mentiens, Athyrium pseudospinescens, Athyrium pseudowardii, Athyrium pseudopinetorum, Athyrium appendiculiferum, Athyrium reichsteinii, Athyrium haleakalae, Athyrium sessilipinnum, Deparia angustata, Deparia bonincola, Deparia confluens, Deparia gordonii, Deparia kaalaana, Deparia kiyozumiana, Deparia longipes, Deparia marginalis, Deparia otomasui, Deparia prolifera, Deparia tenuifolia, Deparia timetensis, Deparia birii, Deparia nakaikeana, Deparia subsimilis, Deparia forsythii-majoris, Deparia formosana, Deparia heterophlebia, Deparia yunnanensis, Deparia hainanensis, Deparia lancea, Deparia tomitaroana, Deparia lobato-crenata, Deparia acrostichoides, Deparia petersenii, Deparia conilii, Deparia henryi, Deparia japonica, Deparia pterorachis, Deparia pycnosora, Deparia okuboana, Deparia viridifrons, Deparia allantodioides, Deparia boryana, Deparia unifurcata, Deparia biserialis, Deparia marojejyensis, Deparia dimorphophylla, Deparia coreana,

References

Shunsuke Serizawa (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seriz.' in the authors string.