Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1108112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 76. 1801 1800

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107450

Common Names

  • Woodwardia orientalis
  • Oriental Chain Fern
  • Oriental Giant Chain Fern

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Description

Woodwardia orientalis (also called oriental chain fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is a small to medium-sized fern, with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical Asia, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Woodwardia orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Woodwardia orientalis is a small, greenish-brown spike with small, inconspicuous flowers. The seed is a small, brown, round seed with a short, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodwardia orientalis is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Woodwardia orientalis

Woodwardia orientalis is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References