Status:
valid
Authors:
Navarrete & B.Øllg.
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20(3): 333 (-334; fig. 3A-E) (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257432
Common Names
- Paucirrhiza Dennstaedtia
- Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza
- Paucirrhiza Dennstaedtia
Description
Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza (also called Few-rachis 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 paucirrhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza 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 paucirrhiza 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 paucirrhiza
Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza?
Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza
What type of plant is Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza?
Fern
Where does Dennstaedtia paucirrhiza 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,