Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Waterside / Marginal) |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An aquatic perennial fern with a creeping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The fronds are held on long, erect stipes (stalks). When growing on land, the fronds remain erect, but float when the plants are growing immersed. The fronds consist of 2 pairs of pinnae (leaflets) to form a four leaf clover pattern. The frond and stipes are covered with a dense layer of hair. |
| Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | The spores are held in a capsule which originates from the rhizome. |
| Cultivation | It can be grown under full sun or semi-shade and can be grown in consistently moist loamy soils. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Pond / Lake / River, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
| Propagation Method | Spore, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32013 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6415 |
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