Hypodematium gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
1127951
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tsinling. 2: 220. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127289
Common Names
- Hypodematium
- Gracile
- Graceful Hypodematium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypodematium gracile (also called Slender Hypodematium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is characterized by its small, bright green, lance-shaped leaflets, and its ability to form dense clumps. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Hypodematium gracile is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide shade and cover for wildlife habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypodematium gracile has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, globose seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypodematium gracile is a tropical fern that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or spore sowing.
Where to Find Hypodematium gracile
Hypodematium gracile can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.
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
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17549240-1: Based on the initial data import