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 | South Africa (Eastern and Western Cape) |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Aquatic |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An aquatic fern, it has a creeping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The fronds consist of 4 leaflets borne on long petioles. The leaflets are wedge-shaped and are deeply lobed. |
| Habitat | It is found around the edges of seasonal pools and along water bodies up to 200m in altitude. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Spore, Division |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32015 |
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| Species ID | 6417 |
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