Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Copel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 344, t. 3 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107379
Common Names
- Sarmentosus Fern
- Forked Shield Fern
- Forked Holly Fern
Description
Phanerosorus sarmentosus (also called Resurrection Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to North America, Asia, and Europe. It is an evergreen fern, meaning that it retains its leaves year-round. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phanerosorus sarmentosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phanerosorus sarmentosus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, slender hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanerosorus sarmentosus is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Spores should be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Phanerosorus sarmentosus
Phanerosorus sarmentosus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Species in the Phanerosorus genus
Species in the Matoniaceae family