Dennstaedtia fusca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
141539
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 81: 4, t. 3 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140868
Common Names
- Hairy Horsetail
- Hairy Bracken
- Hairy Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dennstaedtia fusca (also called Brown Hayscented Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with a short, stout rhizome. It is native to eastern North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Dennstaedtia fusca 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 fusca 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dennstaedtia fusca is a fern native to the Philippines. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Dennstaedtia fusca
Dennstaedtia fusca is found in the United States.
Dennstaedtia fusca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia fusca?
Dennstaedtia fusca
What is the family of Dennstaedtia fusca?
Dennstaedtiaceae
Where is Dennstaedtia fusca 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,
References
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17387530-1: Based on the initial data import