Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
parksii
ID:
141556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel. ex Morton

Source:
ipni

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bishop Mus. 220: 28, f.4. 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140885

Common Names

  • Parks' Hayscented Fern
  • Parks' Hay-scented Fern
  • Parks' Hay Scented Fern

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Description

Dennstaedtia parksii (also called Parks' Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady places, often in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dennstaedtia parksii 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 parksii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia parksii is a rhizomatous, evergreen fern that is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Propagate by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dennstaedtia parksii

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

Dennstaedtia parksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia parksii?

Dennstaedtia parksii

What is the family of Dennstaedtia parksii?

Dennstaedtiaceae

Where is Dennstaedtia parksii 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.
Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morton' in the authors string.