Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
spinosa
ID:
1115068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mickel

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 58: 90 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114406

Common Names

  • Dennstaedtia Fern
  • Spinosa Fern
  • Dennstaedtia Spinosa

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Description

Dennstaedtia spinosa (also called spinose bracken, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 8 inches long. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as mountain forests, ravines, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dennstaedtia spinosa is a fern used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dennstaedtia spinosa has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are found in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia spinosa is a large, evergreen fern that grows in clumps. It is native to China and Taiwan. It can be propagated from spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Where to Find Dennstaedtia spinosa

Dennstaedtia spinosa can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and Louisiana.

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