Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Floating Aquatic, 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 | A aquatic fern, it has a creeping growth habit and can grow on land or immersed in water. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The fronds are quadri-pinnate and are held on glabrous stipes. The pinna (leaflets) measure 25 to 45mm wide and 20 to 40mm long immersed in water and are broadly obovate to cuneate in shape and are green with a light green area originating from the base of the pinna. The fronds are smaller on plants grown on land. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Pond / Lake / River, Marsh / Bog |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32023 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6425 |
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