Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
truncata
ID:
1036610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Fraser-Jenk.

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Revis. Indian Subcontinental Pteridophytes 348. 2008 [27 Nov 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035948

Common Names

  • Leucostegia truncata
  • Truncata Leucostegia
  • Leucostegia Truncata

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Description

Leucostegia truncata (also called Truncate-leaved fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It typically grows in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucostegia truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucostegia truncata has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucostegia truncata is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate from spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by collecting and sowing spores.

Where to Find Leucostegia truncata

Leucostegia truncata is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Leucostegia genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100356658: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.