Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg III. 2. 155. 1920. (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140909
Common Names
- Histiopteris conspicua
- Conspicuous Shieldfern
- Conspicuous Mountain Fern
Description
Histiopteris conspicua (also called Showy Shieldfern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Histiopteridaceae. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is found in moist woodlands and along streams. It is a perennial plant with a creeping rhizome, and it produces fronds up to 60 cm long. The fronds are bipinnate, with the leaflets being ovate to lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Histiopteris conspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and to provide cover for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Histiopteris conspicua is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Histiopteris conspicua is a fern native to the Himalayas. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from acidic to alkaline, and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Histiopteris conspicua
Histiopteris conspicua is native to tropical Africa.
Histiopteris conspicua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Histiopteris conspicua?
Histiopteris conspicua
What type of plant is Histiopteris conspicua?
Fern
Where does Histiopteris conspicua grow?
Woodlands and moist areas
Species in the Histiopteris genus
Histiopteris alte-alpina,
Histiopteris caudata,
Histiopteris conspicua,
Histiopteris estipulata,
Histiopteris hennipmanii,
Histiopteris herbacea,
Histiopteris pilosa,
Histiopteris reniformis,
Histiopteris sinuata,
Histiopteris squamulata,
Histiopteris stipulacea,
Histiopteris incisa,
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,