Dicranopteris nervosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
1112703
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxon
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 49 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112041
Common Names
- Dicranopteris nervosa
- Nervous Dicranopteris
- Nervosa Dicranopteris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranopteris nervosa (also called Nervous Fork Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in humid forests, swamps, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranopteris nervosa is used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and to provide shade and privacy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dicranopteris nervosa are small, greenish-white, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicranopteris nervosa is a hardy, evergreen fern that grows in a clump. It is easy to propagate by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some sun but will need to be kept moist in hot weather. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Dicranopteris nervosa
Dicranopteris nervosa is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.
Species in the Dicranopteris genus
Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda,
Species in the Gleicheniaceae family
Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda, Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum, Gleichenella pectinata, Gleichenia abscida, Gleichenia mendellii, Gleichenia punctulata, Gleichenia polypodioides, Gleichenia owhyhensis, Gleichenia litoralis, Gleichenia boryi,
References
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79857-2: Based on the initial data import