Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Bedd.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 31: 227 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140860
Common Names
- Ample Dennstaedtia
- Ample Shield Fern
- Ample Fern
Description
Dennstaedtia ampla (also called Mountain Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the Andes, from Colombia to Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady places, often in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dennstaedtia ampla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dennstaedtia ampla has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dennstaedtia ampla is a rhizomatous, evergreen fern that is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Propagate by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dennstaedtia ampla
Dennstaedtia ampla is found in the United States.
Dennstaedtia ampla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia ampla?
Dennstaedtia ampla
What is the family of Dennstaedtia ampla?
Dennstaedtiaceae
Where is Dennstaedtia ampla found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Dennstaedtia genus
Dennstaedtia ampla,
Dennstaedtia canaliculata,
Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides,
Dennstaedtia elmeri,
Dennstaedtia fusca,
Dennstaedtia glabrata,
Dennstaedtia hooveri,
Dennstaedtia inermis,
Dennstaedtia macgregorii,
Dennstaedtia magnifica,
Dennstaedtia merrillii,
Dennstaedtia novoguineensis,
Dennstaedtia parksii,
Dennstaedtia penicillifera,
Dennstaedtia remota,
Dennstaedtia resinifera,
Dennstaedtia rufidula,
Dennstaedtia samoensis,
Dennstaedtia shawii,
Dennstaedtia sumatrana,
Dennstaedtia terminalis,
Dennstaedtia williamsii,
Dennstaedtia hirsuta,
Dennstaedtia punctilobula,
Dennstaedtia scandens,
Dennstaedtia smithii,
Dennstaedtia wilfordii,
Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia,
Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,
Dennstaedtia bipinnata,
Dennstaedtia cicutaria,
Dennstaedtia globulifera,
Dennstaedtia obtusifolia,
Dennstaedtia glauca,
Dennstaedtia dissecta,
Dennstaedtia cornuta,
Dennstaedtia arborescens,
Dennstaedtia mathewsii,
Dennstaedtia sprucei,
Dennstaedtia wercklei,
Dennstaedtia arcuata,
Dennstaedtia distenta,
Dennstaedtia spinosa,
Dennstaedtia pilosella,
Dennstaedtia appendiculata,
Dennstaedtia vagans,
Dennstaedtia flaccida,
Dennstaedtia antillensis,
Dennstaedtia producta,
Dennstaedtia philippinensis,
Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family
Blotiella bouxiniana,
Blotiella crenata,
Blotiella isaloensis,
Blotiella marojejyensis,
Blotiella coursii,
Blotiella reducta,
Blotiella glabra,
Blotiella natalensis,
Blotiella lindeniana,
Blotiella madagascariensis,
Blotiella mannii,
Blotiella currorii,
Blotiella pubescens,
Blotiella tisserantii,
Blotiella hieronymi,
Blotiella sinuata,
Blotiella stipitata,
Blotiella trichosora,
Blotiella coriacea,
Blotiella confusa,
Blotiella lanceifolia,
Dennstaedtia ampla,
Dennstaedtia canaliculata,
Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides,
Dennstaedtia elmeri,
Dennstaedtia fusca,
Dennstaedtia glabrata,
Dennstaedtia hooveri,
Dennstaedtia inermis,
Dennstaedtia macgregorii,
Dennstaedtia magnifica,
Dennstaedtia merrillii,
Dennstaedtia novoguineensis,
Dennstaedtia parksii,
Dennstaedtia penicillifera,
Dennstaedtia remota,
Dennstaedtia resinifera,
Dennstaedtia rufidula,
Dennstaedtia samoensis,
Dennstaedtia shawii,
Dennstaedtia sumatrana,
Dennstaedtia terminalis,
Dennstaedtia williamsii,
Dennstaedtia hirsuta,
Dennstaedtia punctilobula,
Dennstaedtia scandens,
Dennstaedtia smithii,
Dennstaedtia wilfordii,
Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia,
Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,