Hypodematium crenatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenatum
ID:
1108980
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Kuhn
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Reisen Ost Afr. [Decken] 3(3) Bot. 37. 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108318
Common Names
- Crenate Hypodematium Fern
- Crenate Fishbone Fern
- Crenate Shield Fern
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Hypodematium crenatum (also called Crenate Hypodematium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is a terrestrial fern with short rhizomes and simple, pinnate fronds. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypodematium crenatum is often used in landscaping and garden designs, as it is an attractive and hardy fern. It is also used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hypodematium crenatum sub. loyalii Fraser-Jenk. & KhullarHypodematium crenatum sub. mehrae Fraser-Jenk.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypodematium crenatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two or three long, narrow leaves.
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Hypodematium crenatum is a hardy fern that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a rich, loamy soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. Spores can be collected in the summer and sown in a moist, shady location.
Where to Find Hypodematium crenatum
Hypodematium crenatum can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Species in the Hypodematium genus
Hypodematium phegopteroideum, Hypodematium villosum, Hypodematium crenatum, Hypodematium glabrius, Hypodematium fordii, Hypodematium glanduloso-pilosum, Hypodematium gracile, Hypodematium squamuloso-pilosum, Hypodematium sinense, Hypodematium daochengense, Hypodematium glabrum, Hypodematium glandulosum, Hypodematium delicatulum, Hypodematium boonkerdii,
Species in the Hypodematiaceae family
Hypodematium phegopteroideum, Hypodematium villosum, Hypodematium crenatum, Hypodematium glabrius, Hypodematium fordii, Hypodematium glanduloso-pilosum, Hypodematium gracile, Hypodematium squamuloso-pilosum, Hypodematium sinense, Hypodematium daochengense, Hypodematium glabrum, Hypodematium glandulosum, Hypodematium delicatulum, Hypodematium boonkerdii, Leucostegia pallida, Leucostegia truncata,
References
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17126060-1: Based on the initial data import