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simpler hollyfern
Scientific Name: Arachniodes simplicior
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arachniodes simplicior
Also known as simpler hollyfern, simpler East Indian holly fern, Indian Holly Fern, Simplicior Fern and Shield Fern, Arachniodes simplicior is a fern species appreciated for its foliage.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arachniodes simplicior (Makino) Ohwi
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Genus: Arachniodes Blume
- Synonyms: Byrsopteris aristata, Arachniodes aristata
- Etymology: Simplicior means "simpler," referring to being simpler than A. aristata, of which it was considered to have been a variety.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Holly Ferns have serrated, sharp-tipped, holly-like leaves.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that Holly Ferns have serrated, sharp-tipped, holly-like leaves.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu) and China.
- One reference suggests its presence in Yunnan and India.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Develops like a fern, widening considerably and covering the available land.
- Evergreen during spring, summer, and autumn.
- Fronds are green, arising from a furry brown base.
- Can be used as ground cover.
Cultivars
- Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' is a known cultivar.
Propagation
- Propagation can occur via simple rhizome elongation.
Further Information
- The text refers to images of Arachniodes simplicior.