Polystichum muricatum
Polystichum muricatum
- Native to:
- Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Galápagos, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá
Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900,Gillot, F.-X (François-Xavier), 1842-1910,Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900,Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900,Piré, Louis,Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900,Coolidge Rare Plant Gardens Coolidge, D. W D. W.Coolidge (Firm) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,,Grateloup, Jean-Pierre Silvestre de, 1782-1862,Coolidge Rare Plant Gardens Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Greenwich Natural History Club. Botanical Committee Royal College of Surgeons of England,Thielens, Armand, 1833-1878
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Polystichum
- Species:
- Polystichum muricatum
- USDA Symbol:
- POMU61
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist