Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
reichsteinii
ID:
1318961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schneller & Rasbach

Source:
ipni

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bot. Helv. 94(1): 93. 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331415

Common Names

  • Athyrium
  • Reichsteinii
  • Athyrium reichsteinii

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Description

Athyrium reichsteinii (also called Reichstein's lady fern, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Athyrium reichsteinii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Athyrium reichsteinii has yellow-green flowers that are in a capitulum shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athyrium reichsteinii is an evergreen fern native to Austria. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clump in spring. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Athyrium reichsteinii

Athyrium reichsteinii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Athyrium reichsteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athyrium reichsteinii?

Athyrium reichsteinii

What is the common name of Athyrium reichsteinii?

Reichstein's Lady Fern

What is the habitat of Athyrium reichsteinii?

Moist, shady, rocky woods

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

Helga Rasbach (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rasbach' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Schneller (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schneller' in the authors string.