Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
japonica
ID:
1115229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. (Turin) 5: 411. 1793

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114567

Common Names

  • Woodwardia japonica
  • Japanese Chain Fern
  • Japanese Giant Chain Fern

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Description

Woodwardia japonica (also called Japanese Chain Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is native to Japan. It is found in moist, shady forests and can tolerate some dryness.

Uses & Benefits

Woodwardia japonica 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 japonica has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a dense, spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern.

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Where to Find Woodwardia japonica

Woodwardia japonica is native to Japan, China, and Korea.

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26609002: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.