Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxon
Source:
ipni
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 165 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141304
Common Names
- Colombian Odontosoria
- Colombian Shield Fern
- Colombian Wood Fern
Synonyms
- Lindsaea colombiana Pérez Arbel. [unknown]
Description
Odontosoria colombiana (also called 'Colombian toothed fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical South America. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady places in forests, often near streams or in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Odontosoria colombiana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontosoria colombiana is a small, white flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontosoria colombiana is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady habitats. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best in a moist, shady environment with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Odontosoria colombiana
Odontosoria colombiana is native to Colombia.
Odontosoria colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontosoria colombiana?
Odontosoria colombiana
What is the common name of Odontosoria colombiana?
Colombian Fern
What is the average size of Odontosoria colombiana?
Grows up to 40 cm in height
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,