Chinese Creepingfern
Odontosoria chinensis
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Comoros, Cook Is., Fiji, Guam, Hainan, Hawaii, India, Japan, Kazan-retto, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marquesas, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, Ogasawara-shoto, Palau, Philippines, Réunion, Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Dr. Alexey Yakovlev (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Lindsaeaceae
- Genus:
- Odontosoria
- Species:
- Odontosoria chinensis
- USDA Symbol:
- ODCH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, forested areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Reproduces via spores; requires moist, shaded conditions for spore germination and gametophyte development.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI