Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
elmeri
ID:
141537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Elmer's Leaflets 1: 233. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140866

Common Names

  • Elmeri Dennstaedtia
  • Elmeri Fern
  • Dennstaedtia elmeri

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Description

Dennstaedtia elmeri (also called Elmer's Hayscented Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with a short, stout rhizome. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Dennstaedtia elmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dennstaedtia elmeri has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dennstaedtia elmeri is a fern native to the Philippines. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Dennstaedtia elmeri

Dennstaedtia elmeri is found in the United States.

Dennstaedtia elmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia elmeri?

Dennstaedtia elmeri

What is the family of Dennstaedtia elmeri?

Dennstaedtiaceae

Where is Dennstaedtia elmeri found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Dennstaedtia genus

Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis, Dennstaedtia bipinnata, Dennstaedtia cicutaria, Dennstaedtia globulifera, Dennstaedtia obtusifolia, Dennstaedtia glauca, Dennstaedtia dissecta, Dennstaedtia cornuta, Dennstaedtia arborescens, Dennstaedtia mathewsii, Dennstaedtia sprucei, Dennstaedtia wercklei, Dennstaedtia arcuata, Dennstaedtia distenta, Dennstaedtia spinosa, Dennstaedtia pilosella, Dennstaedtia appendiculata, Dennstaedtia vagans, Dennstaedtia flaccida, Dennstaedtia antillensis, Dennstaedtia producta, Dennstaedtia philippinensis,

Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family

Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia, Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,