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Asian netvein hollyfern

Scientific Name: Cyrtomium fortunei

Family: Dryopteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Asian Netvein Hollyfern

The Asian netvein hollyfern is an attractive fern often used as a groundcover or houseplant.

Considerations for Pets

  • The provided text does not make definitive statements about the plant being toxic or safe.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Cyrtomium fortunei J. Sm.
  • Common Names: Asian netvein hollyfern, Fortune's Net-vein Holly Fern, Japanese holly fern, House Holly Fern, Japanese Netvein Hollyfern, Fortune's Arching Hollyfern
  • Family: Dryopteridaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: C. falcatum fortunei, Cyrtomium falcatum (Note: some sources consider C. falcatum a distinct species with its own common names like Japanese Holly Fern.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to eastern Asia, including Japan and China.
  • Exotic to the United States and Wisconsin.
  • Grows from crevices and coastal cliffs.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Makes a rich, green groundcover.

Ecological Role

  • Considered an exotic species in some regions.
  • Regularly occurring in the United States.

Traditional Uses

  • Mentioned as having antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: CYFO)
  • Gettys Images (for spore images)
  • Garden Guides
  • Plntuheiti (Icelandic plant name database)
  • Fine Gardening Plant Guide