Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1108314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) Tardieu in Humbert

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 5(1): 11 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107652

Common Names

  • Dennstaedtia madagascariensis
  • Madagascar Horsetail Fern
  • Madagascar Bracken Fern

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Description

Dennstaedtia madagascariense (also called Madagascar Hay-scented Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow fronds with a bristly texture, and is native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dennstaedtia madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and as an air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dennstaedtia madagascariensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia madagascariensis is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It can be grown in a pot or hanging basket, and prefers a moist, shady location. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Dennstaedtia madagascariensis

Dennstaedtia madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.

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-26600589: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.