Phymatosorus scolopendria
Genus: Phymatosorus - Species: scolopendria - Family: Polypodiaceae
Phonetic Spelling: fy-ma-toh-SOR-us skol-oh-PEND-ree-uh
Common Names:
- Monarch Fern
- Musk Fern
- Serpent Fern
- Wart Fern
A sculptural fern that is commonly used as a houseplant. Slow growing and has adventitious hairy roots. Name comes from the brown spores on the backs of the leaves. Strongly rhizomatous and will spread indefinately in areas where it is a perenial.
Tags
houseplant
interiorscape
fern
sculptural
Quick Facts
- Height: Not specified
- Width: Not specified
- USDA Zones:
- 10a
- 10b
- 11a
- 11b
- NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Tropical & Subtropical Old World
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Plant Types:
- Perennial
- Habit:Not specified
Distribution
N/A
Uses
N/A