Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Navarrete & B.Øllg.
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20(3): 340. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257431
Common Names
- Macrosora Dennstaedtia
- Dennstaedtia macrosora
- Macrosora Dennstaedtia
Description
Dennstaedtia macrosora (also called Large-sorus dennstaedtia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Dennstaedtiaceae family. It is an evergreen fern, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dennstaedtia macrosora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dennstaedtia macrosora has small, yellow-green flowers, with its seed being a small, brown capsule. Its seedlings have two to three frond-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dennstaedtia macrosora is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Dennstaedtia macrosora
Dennstaedtia macrosora is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Dennstaedtia macrosora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia macrosora?
Dennstaedtia macrosora
What type of plant is Dennstaedtia macrosora?
Fern
Where does Dennstaedtia macrosora grow?
North America
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,