Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
1112884

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Hook. & Grev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Icon. Filic. Addend. 1831; HB. 369 (excl. (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112222

Common Names

  • Jamesonia imbricata
  • Imbricate Jamesonia
  • Imbricate Fern

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Description

Jamesonia imbricata (also called Imbricate Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in humid forests, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesonia imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jamesonia imbricata var. culebriliensis Bosco
Jamesonia imbricata var. glutinosa (H.Karst.) A.F.Tryon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jamesonia imbricata has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Jamesonia imbricata

Jamesonia imbricata is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Jamesonia genus

Jamesonia elongata, Jamesonia osteniana, Jamesonia accrescens, Jamesonia angusta, Jamesonia ascendens, Jamesonia aureonitens, Jamesonia biardii, Jamesonia caracasana, Jamesonia cheilanthoides, Jamesonia chiapensis, Jamesonia congesta, Jamesonia ewanii, Jamesonia feei, Jamesonia flabellata, Jamesonia flexuosa, Jamesonia glaberrima, Jamesonia glaziovii, Jamesonia hirsutula, Jamesonia hirta, Jamesonia insignis, Jamesonia lechleri, Jamesonia lindigii, Jamesonia longipetiolata, Jamesonia madidiensis, Jamesonia mathewsii, Jamesonia novogranatensis, Jamesonia orbignyana, Jamesonia paucifolia, Jamesonia rufescens, Jamesonia setulosa, Jamesonia stuebelii, Jamesonia vellea, Jamesonia warscewiczii, Jamesonia wurdackii, Jamesonia rotundifolia, Jamesonia scammaniae, Jamesonia peruviana, Jamesonia alstonii, Jamesonia goudotii, Jamesonia boliviensis, Jamesonia scalaris, Jamesonia imbricata, Jamesonia blepharum, Jamesonia hispidula, Jamesonia pulchra, Jamesonia cinnamomea, Jamesonia canescens, Jamesonia verticalis, Jamesonia crespiana, Jamesonia robusta,

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606398: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.