Cyrtomium falcatum
Asian Hollyfern, Holly Fern
Other regional names: House Holly Fern +2 more
- House Holly Fern
- Japanese Holly Fern
- Japanese Netvein Hollyfern
Also known as: Aspidium falcatum var. genuinum Makino +1 more
- Aspidium falcatum var. genuinum Makino
- Cyrtomium falcatum (L.f.) Copel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Cyrtomium falcatum (commonly known as Asian Hollyfern or Holly Fern) is a lithophytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Kazan-retto, Korea, Manchuria, Nansei-shoto, Ogasawara-shoto, Taiwan, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bermuda, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Florida, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lesotho, Louisiana, Madeira, Mississippi, Netherlands, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, Norfolk Is., Ohio, Oregon, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Queensland, Romania, Sardegna, Selvagens, Sicilia, South Australia, South Carolina, Spain, Texas, Victoria, Virginia, Yugoslavia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms