Dennstaedtia merrillii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
141550
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 126 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140879
Common Names
- Merrill's Hayscented Fern
- Hayscented Fern
- Hay-scented Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dennstaedtia merrillii (also called Merrill's Hayscented Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with a short, stout rhizome. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Dennstaedtia merrillii 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 merrillii is a small, yellowish-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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dennstaedtia merrillii 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 merrillii
Dennstaedtia merrillii is found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Dennstaedtia merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia merrillii?
Dennstaedtia merrillii
What is the family of Dennstaedtia merrillii?
Dennstaedtiaceae
Where is Dennstaedtia merrillii 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:17245230-1: Based on the initial data import