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Cranfill
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Common Names
- Woodwardia apogama
- Apogamous Chain Fern
- Apogamous Woodwardia
Description
Woodwardia apogama (also called Apogamous Woodwardia, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. It is an evergreen fern, growing in moist, shady areas. It has a creeping rhizome and grows to about 1 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Woodwardia apogama is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a natural privacy screen or to provide shade. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Woodwardia apogama has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Woodwardia apogama is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is an evergreen fern, growing up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, shady conditions and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by division or spores. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Woodwardia apogama
Woodwardia apogama can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Woodwardia genus
Woodwardia auriculata,
Woodwardia intermedia,
Woodwardia izuensis,
Woodwardia orientalis,
Woodwardia radicans,
Woodwardia unigemmata,
Woodwardia areolata,
Woodwardia virginica,
Woodwardia fimbriata,
Woodwardia spinulosa,
Woodwardia apogama,
Woodwardia japonica,
Woodwardia harlandii,
Woodwardia kempii,
Woodwardia martinezii,
Woodwardia prolifera,
Woodwardia magnifica,
Woodwardia semicordata,
Species in the Blechnaceae family
References
Raimond Cranfill: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cranfill' in the authors string.