Arthromeris wallichiana
a member of the Arthromeris genus in the family Polypodiaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus
- Arthromeris
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Edible uses
Tender young fronds - cooked. Used as a vegetable[3].
- Plant part
- Leaves
- Product or use
- Cooked
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
The root is antiseptic. A paste of the roots is applied as a poultice to wounds and boils[3].
- Plant part
- Root
- Product or use
- Antiseptic
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - Nepal to China.
- Habitat
- Shady places on mossy tree trunks, thick branches and rocks, at elevations of 1300 - 2800 metres in Nepal[3].
- Light
- partial sun
- Shade tolerance
- permanent shade
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- Zone 7+
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
Spores - best sown as soon as ripe on the surface of a humus-rich sterilized soil. Keep the compost moist, preferably by putting a plastic bag over the pot. Pot on small clumps of plantlets as soon as they are large enough to handle and keep humid until they are well established. Do not plant outside until the ferns are at least 2 years old and then only in a very well sheltered position. Division in spring[1].
Cultivation
Tolerates short periods of drought and direct sunlight, but it prefers bright filtered light[1]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[2].
References
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0 460 86048 8
Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6