Vittaria subcoriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcoriacea
ID:
154521
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 175 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153850
Common Names
- Subcoriacea Moss
- Subcoriacea Fern
- Subcoriacea Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittaria subcoriacea (also called Vittaria subcoriacea, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Vittariaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vittaria subcoriacea is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas where grass is difficult to grow. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittaria subcoriacea has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittaria subcoriacea is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Vittaria subcoriacea
Vittaria subcoriacea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Vittaria subcoriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittaria subcoriacea?
Vittaria subcoriacea
What type of plant is Vittaria subcoriacea?
Fern
Where is Vittaria subcoriacea native to?
India
Species in the Vittaria genus
Vittaria crispomarginata, Vittaria dichotoma, Vittaria exigua, Vittaria latissima, Vittaria lloydiifolia, Vittaria nervosa, Vittaria nymanii, Vittaria pachystemma, Vittaria parvula, Vittaria pluridichotoma, Vittaria reekmansii, Vittaria scabricoma, Vittaria semipellucida, Vittaria squamosipes, Vittaria subcoriacea, Vittaria isoetifolia, Vittaria graminifolia, Vittaria lineata, Vittaria appalachiana, Vittaria bonincola, Vittaria schaeferi, Vittaria bradeorum, Vittaria flavicosta, Vittaria longipes, Vittaria scabrida, Vittaria vittarioides,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17263760-1: Based on the initial data import