Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
deltoidea
ID:
141977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chr.) Lehtonen & Tuomisto

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 163(3): 334 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141306

Common Names

  • Deltoid Odontosoria
  • Deltoid Shield Fern
  • Deltoid Wood Fern

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Synonyms

  • Lindsaea elongata Labill. [unknown]
  • Schizoloma elongatum Kuhn [unknown]
  • Stenoloma deltoideum C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Sphenomeris deltoidea Copel. [unknown]
  • Lindsaea deltoidea C.Chr. [unknown]

Description

Odontosoria deltoidea (also called 'delta toothed fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Asia, from India to Japan. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady places in forests, often near streams or in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Odontosoria deltoidea 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 fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontosoria deltoidea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontosoria deltoidea is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. 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 deltoidea

Odontosoria deltoidea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Odontosoria deltoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontosoria deltoidea?

Odontosoria deltoidea

What is the common name of Odontosoria deltoidea?

Delta Fern

What is the average size of Odontosoria deltoidea?

Grows up to 40 cm in height

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

Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Samuli Lehtonen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehtonen' in the authors string.
Hanna Tuomisto (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuomisto' in the authors string.