Odontosoria aculeata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
1109866
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Cult. Ferns 67. 1857
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109204
Common Names
- Aculeata Odontosoria
- Aculeata Woodfern
- Spiny Woodfern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontosoria aculeata (also called 'Spiny-toothed Fern', among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is usually found in moist, shady areas of the forest. It has long, narrow, bright green fronds that are divided into many sections and have small, sharp teeth along their edges.
Uses & Benefits
Odontosoria aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in aquariums to provide a natural look.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontosoria aculeata is a small, yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green lip, and the seed is a small, dark brown, globose capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontosoria aculeata is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated from spores or division of the rhizomes. The spores should be sown in a moist, shady area with a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). The rhizomes can be divided in the spring and replanted in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Odontosoria aculeata
Odontosoria aculeata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Species in the Odontosoria genus
Odontosoria afra, Odontosoria colombiana, Odontosoria deltoidea, Odontosoria flexuosa, Odontosoria reyesii, Odontosoria veitchii, Odontosoria quadripinnata, Odontosoria krameri, Odontosoria flabellifolia, Odontosoria aculeata, Odontosoria odontolabia, Odontosoria melleri, Odontosoria guatemalensis, Odontosoria schlechtendalii, Odontosoria chinensis, Odontosoria gymnogrammoides, Odontosoria africana, Odontosoria biflora, Odontosoria jenmanii, Odontosoria fumarioides, Odontosoria retusa, Odontosoria wrightiana, Odontosoria scandens, Odontosoria minutula, Odontosoria yaeyamensis, Odontosoria intermedia, Odontosoria alutacea, Odontosoria madagascariensis, Odontosoria humbertii, Odontosoria goudotiana,
Species in the Lindsaeaceae family
Lindsaea agatii, Lindsaea chrysolepis, Lindsaea falciformis, Lindsaea francii, Lindsaea hainaniana, Lindsaea imrayana, Lindsaea interrupta, Lindsaea jarrettiana, Lindsaea kalimantanensis, Lindsaea lherminieri, Lindsaea malabarica, Lindsaea paralellogramma, Lindsaea pseudohemiptera, Lindsaea pumila, Lindsaea salomonis, Lindsaea schizophylla, Lindsaea societatis, Lindsaea venusta, Lindsaea vieillardii, Lindsaea coursii, Lindsaea humbertii, Lindsaea digitata, Lindsaea merrillii, Lindsaea plicata, Lindsaea cultrata, Lindsaea goudotiana, Lindsaea ensifolia, Lindsaea heterophylla, Lindsaea oxyphylla, Lindsaea orbiculata, Lindsaea leptophylla, Lindsaea lancea, Lindsaea portoricensis, Lindsaea quadrangularis, Lindsaea stricta, Lindsaea javanensis, Lindsaea arcuata, Lindsaea spruceana, Lindsaea divaricata, Lindsaea guianensis, Lindsaea schomburgkii, Lindsaea falcata, Lindsaea latifrons, Lindsaea hemiglossa, Lindsaea feei, Lindsaea taeniata, Lindsaea ulei, Lindsaea yaeyamensis, Lindsaea cyclophylla, Lindsaea rigidiuscula,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602359: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.