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Summary
Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal.
Physical Characteristics
Cyrtomium falcatum is an evergreen Fern growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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.
UK Hardiness Map
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Anthelmintic
The rhizome is used as an anthelmintic, chiefly for the expulsion of tapeworm[240].
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Landscape Uses:Border, Container, Foundation, Ground cover, Massing, Specimen, Woodland. garden There is some uncertainty over the hardiness of this species, one report says that it is not frost-tolerant[200], whilst another says that it is grown a an ornamental pot plant in Britain and has been reported as becoming naturalized in this country[17]. Special Features:Attractive foliage, Not North American native, Naturalizing, There are no flowers or blooms.
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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. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 20°c[164]. 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 or summer[188].
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: China, Japan (Hokkaidô, Honshu, Ryukyu Islands, Shikoku), Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: India, Vietnam AUSTRALASIA: Australia (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia), New Zealand
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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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Author
(L.f.)C.Presl.
Botanical References
17200
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