Holly Fern, Japanese netvein hollyfern, Japanese Holly
Cyrtomium falcatum
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Basic Information
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Genus: cyrtomium
Plant ID (slug): cyrtomium-falcatum
Numeric ID: 23085
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
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.
Distribution
E. Asia - Himalayas. Reported to be naturalised in parts of Britain.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic The rhizome is used as an anthelmintic, chiefly for the expulsion of tapeworm[240].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cyrtomium falcatum Holly Fern, Japanese netvein hollyfern, Japanese Holly