Dennstaedtia sumatrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
141569
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 18: 6 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140898
Common Names
- Sumatran Horsetail
- Sumatran Bracken
- Sumatran Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dennstaedtia sumatrana (also called Sumatran Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Sumatra. It grows in moist, shady places, often in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dennstaedtia sumatrana 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 sumatrana 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 sumatrana 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 sumatrana
Dennstaedtia sumatrana is native to Sumatra.
Dennstaedtia sumatrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia sumatrana?
Dennstaedtia sumatrana
What is the family of Dennstaedtia sumatrana?
Dennstaedtiaceae
Where is Dennstaedtia sumatrana 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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17245260-1: Based on the initial data import