Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
inermis
ID:
141545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Brownlie

Source:
ipni

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Beih. Nova Hedwigia 55: 110. 1977 ; Pterid. Fl. Fiji

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140874

Common Names

  • Inermis Horsetail
  • Inermis Bracken
  • Inermis Shield Fern

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Description

Dennstaedtia inermis (also called Unarmed 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 inermis is primarily used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dennstaedtia inermis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia inermis 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 inermis

Dennstaedtia inermis is found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Dennstaedtia inermis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia inermis?

Dennstaedtia inermis

What is the family of Dennstaedtia inermis?

Dennstaedtiaceae

Where is Dennstaedtia inermis 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Garth Brownlie (1920-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brownlie' in the authors string.