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Polypodium lineare - Thunb.

Common Name
Family Polypodiaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards Although we have found no reports of toxicity for this species, a number of ferns contain carcinogens so some caution is advisable[200]. Many ferns also contain thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex. In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems. The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase[172].
Habitats Epiphytic on tree trunks and rocks in lowland and low mountains all over Japan[58]. Often found on old brick walls[178].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Polypodium lineare


Polypodium lineare

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Polypodium lineare is an evergreen Fern growing to 0.2 m (0ft 10in). It is in leaf all year.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.

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Synonyms

Lepisorus thunbergiana. Pleopeltis elongata. non Kaulf. P. lepisorus. P. thunbergiana. Kaulf.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; North Wall. In. East Wall. In.

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Antiphlogistic  Diuretic  Dysentery  Urinary

The whole plant is antiphlogistic and diuretic[147, 178]. It is used in the treatment of urinary calculus[178], urinary tract infections, bacterial dysentery, chronic bronchitis and rheumatism[147].

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Other Uses

None known

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Tolerates short periods of drought and direct sunlight, but it prefers bright filtered light[200]. Plants can be grown on a drystone wall[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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Plant Propagation

Spores - best sown as soon as ripe on the surface of a humus-rich sterilized soil. Keep the compost moist, preferably by putting a plastic bag over the pot. Pot on small clumps of plantlets as soon as they are large enough to handle and keep humid until they are well established. Do not plant outside until the ferns are at least 2 years old and then only in a very well sheltered position. Division in spring[200].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Anhui Sheng, Guangdong Sheng (south), Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Guizhou Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, Xizang Zizhiqu, Yunnan Sheng (southeast), Zhejiang Sheng), Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands, Shikoku), Korea, South, Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: India, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indochina, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines PACIFIC: Fiji, Samoa AUSTRALASIA: Australia (New South Wales (northeast), Queensland (north & east), Western Australia (north), Northern Territory (n., n.w., & s.)), New Zealand AFRICA: Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Côte D‘Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Angola, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal, Transvaal), Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Polypodium glycyrrhizaLicorice FernFern0.5 6-9  LMHSNM12 
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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