Leptopteris fraseri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Osmundales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraseri
ID:
1128984
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Grev.) C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Tent. Pterid. 71. 1845. Chr. 334. NPfl. 378 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128322
Common Names
- Leptopteris fraseri
- Fraser's Leptopteris
- Fraser's Lacy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptopteris fraseri (also called 'Fraser's Fern', among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen, perennial fern native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodlands, and is often found in moist, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Leptopteris fraseri is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptopteris fraseri has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Leptopteris fraseri is a hardy, evergreen fern that is propagated by division or spores. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by spores, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a sterile, moist medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, humid place until the spores germinate.
Where to Find Leptopteris fraseri
Leptopteris fraseri is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.
Species in the Leptopteris genus
Species in the Osmundaceae family
Leptopteris laxa, Leptopteris moorei, Leptopteris superba, Leptopteris hymenophylloides, Leptopteris alpina, Leptopteris fraseri, Osmunda herbacea, Osmunda hilsenbergii, Osmunda japonica, Osmunda banksiifolia, Osmunda regalis, Osmunda spectabilis, Osmunda vachellii, Osmunda lancea, Osmunda angustifolia, Osmunda javanica, Osmunda mildei, Osmunda abyssinica, Osmunda hybrida, Osmunda pilosa, Osmunda claytoniana, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, Osmundastrum claytonianum, Todea barbara, Todea papuana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26625353: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.