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Asian netvein hollyfern
Scientific Name: Cyrtomium fortunei
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
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