Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.J.Lin, M.Kato & K.Iwats.) Nakaike
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Checkl. Lycophytes Ferns Japan : 7 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336227
Common Names
- Odontosoria intermedia
- Intermediate Odontosoria
- Intermediate Odontosoria Fern
Description
Odontosoria intermedia (also called Intermediate Odontosoria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Dryopteridaceae family. It is native to China and grows in forests, thickets, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Odontosoria intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontosoria intermedia has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontosoria intermedia is a perennial fern that is easy to propagate from spores. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be grown in a location that receives partial sun to full shade. The spores should be sown in the spring or summer in a potting mix and kept moist and in a warm location until they have germinated. Once germinated, the ferns can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Odontosoria intermedia
Odontosoria intermedia is native to China and can be found in the mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
Odontosoria intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontosoria intermedia?
Odontosoria intermedia
What is the family of Odontosoria intermedia?
Dryopteridaceae
Where is Odontosoria intermedia found?
China
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
Su Juan Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Lin' in the authors string.