Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cyrtomium [2314]

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Family: Dryopteridaceae

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description_en: Genus of 12 species of evergreen or deciduous ferns from often moist, rocky areas or woodland in C. and E. Asia. They have erect rhizomes and pinnate, leathery fronds with sickle-shaped, sharp-pointed pinnae. Sori, each with a peltate indusium, are scattered over the undersides of the pinnae. Most species have distinctive fronds, which provide strong contrast to more lacy ferns. Grow in a shady border or a rock garden. C. falcatum is also a handsome houseplant.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow spores at 16°C (61°F) in late summer. See also p.51.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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