Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
cornuta
ID:
1112762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaulf.) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 2: 260 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112100

Common Names

  • Dennstaedtia cornuta
  • Horned Dennstaedtia
  • Cornuta Dennstaedtia

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Description

Dennstaedtia cornuta (also called Horned Hay-scented Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with deeply-divided fronds. It is native to temperate regions of North America, and is found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dennstaedtia cornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and to provide shade and privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dennstaedtia cornuta are small, greenish-white, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia cornuta is a hardy, evergreen fern that grows in a clump. It is easy to propagate by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some sun but will need to be kept moist in hot weather. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Dennstaedtia cornuta

Dennstaedtia cornuta is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606268: Based on the initial data import
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.