Histiopteris incisa
About
Histiopteris incisa, the bat's wing fern, water fern or fern mata, is a common plant found in Australia, New Zealand and other islands in the south Pacific region. Usually found in moist areas, where it may form large colonies. The lowermost lobes of each pinnae have a bat wing like appearance, giving the fern its common name.
- Family
- Dennstaedtiaceae
How to use it
The bat's wing fern can be used ornamentally in gardens, especially in shaded or moist areas where it can thrive. Its unique appearance makes it a great choice for adding texture and interest to landscaping. Additionally, it can help with moisture retention in the soil, benefiting surrounding plants.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Histiopteris incisa
- Slug
- histiopteris-incisa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dennstaedtiaceae
- Genus
- Histiopteris
- Species
- incisa
- Wikidata QID
- Q5773065
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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