Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
samoensis
ID:
141564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brack.) T.Moore

Source:
ipni

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Index Fil. : 307 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140893

Common Names

  • Samoan Hayscented Fern
  • Samoan Hay-scented Fern
  • Samoan Hay Scented Fern

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Synonyms

  • Dennstaedtia delicata (F.Muell.) Alston [unknown]
  • Sitolobium samoense Brack. [unknown]
  • Dicksonia delicata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Dicksonia samoensis Baker [unknown]

Description

Dennstaedtia samoensis (also called Samoan Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the Samoan Islands. It grows in moist, shady places, often in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dennstaedtia samoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and to provide cover for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dennstaedtia samoensis is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia samoensis 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 samoensis

Dennstaedtia samoensis is native to Samoa.

Dennstaedtia samoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia samoensis?

Dennstaedtia samoensis

What is the family of Dennstaedtia samoensis?

Dennstaedtiaceae

Where is Dennstaedtia samoensis 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

Thomas Moore (1821-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Moore' in the authors string.
William Brackenridge (1810-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brack.' in the authors string.