Dennstaedtia shawii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shawii
ID:
141565
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 30: 326 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140894
Common Names
- Shaw's Horsetail
- Shaw's Bracken
- Shaw's Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dennstaedtia shawii (also called Shaw's 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 shawii 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 shawii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dennstaedtia shawii 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 shawii
Dennstaedtia shawii is native to tropical Africa.
Dennstaedtia shawii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia shawii?
Dennstaedtia shawii
What is the family of Dennstaedtia shawii?
Dennstaedtiaceae
Where is Dennstaedtia shawii 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:17319630-1: Based on the initial data import