Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Iwats.
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 21(1-2): 54. 1964 [30 Oct 1964] , nom. nov.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127865
Common Names
- Sinense Fern
- Hypodematium Fern
- Chinese Fern
Description
Hypodematium sinense (also called Chinese Hypodematium, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to East Asia. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, triangular fronds. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hypodematium sinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It can also be used to make paper and as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypodematium sinense has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow fronds.
Where to Find Hypodematium sinense
Hypodematium sinense is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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,