Woodwardia radicans
Chain Fern, Rooting Chainfern
Also known as: Blechnum houttuynii Poir. +4 more
- Blechnum houttuynii Poir.
- Blechnum radicans L.
- Blechnum stans (Cav. ex Sm.) Poir.
- Woodwardia stans Cav.
- Woodwardia stans Cav. ex Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aspleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Woodwardia radicans (commonly known as Chain Fern or Rooting chainfern) is a fern within the Aspleniaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Canary Is., Corse, Italy, Kriti, Madeira, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Florida, France, Great Britain, Ireland