Pouched coral fern or tangle fern
Gleichenia dicarpa
About
Gleichenia dicarpa, commonly known as pouched coral fern or tangle fern, is a small fern of the family Gleicheniaceae found in eastern Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand. It can also be found in parts of Southeast Asia. It forms tangled thickets in wet places such as swamps and riverbanks.
- Family
- Gleicheniaceae
How to use it
The pouched coral fern is primarily used for ornamental purposes, adding lush greenery to wetland areas and gardens. Its dense thickets can provide excellent habitat for wildlife, making it a valuable plant for ecological restoration projects. Additionally, its unique appearance can enhance the aesthetic appeal of natural landscapes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting pouched coral fern, ensure it is placed in a wet area, such as near a pond or in a swampy spot, to mimic its natural habitat. This will help it thrive and create the tangled thickets it is known for.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
Full detailsevery field on the record, to copy
- Name
- Gleichenia dicarpa
- Slug
- gleichenia-dicarpa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Gleicheniaceae
- Genus
- Gleichenia
- Species
- dicarpa
- Wikidata QID
- Q5567509
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
Generated sections & citations
summarywikipedia
fun_facts_kidsllm_openai · confidence 0.80
- wikipedia (description.summary) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gleichenia_dicarpa
fun_facts_adultllm_openai · confidence 0.80
- wikipedia (description.summary) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gleichenia_dicarpa
how_to_usellm_openai · confidence 0.80
- wikipedia (description.summary) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gleichenia_dicarpa
gardening_tipllm_openai · confidence 0.80
- wikipedia (description.summary) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gleichenia_dicarpa