Family: Polypodiaceae
Author: (Vill.) H.P.Fuchs
Bibliography: Bull. Soc. Bot. France 105: 339 (1959)
Year: 1959
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Dryopteris
Vegetable: False
Observations: Temp. Northern Hemisphere
Description
The Spinulose woodfern, scientifically known as Dryopteris carthusiana, is a prevalent fern species found predominantly in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. A member of the Polypodiaceae family, this resilient plant thrives in woodland environments, often forming dense clusters that carpet the forest floor.
First described and recorded in botanical literature in 1959, the Spinulose woodfern was documented in the “Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France,” Volume 105, on page 339. H.P. Fuchs provided a detailed description and classification, drawing from earlier observations by Villars, whose contributions to botany are well-recognized.
Characterized by its delicate, yet robust fronds, Dryopteris carthusiana exhibits a finely divided leaf structure with numerous tiny segments, or pinnules, which give it a feathery appearance. The fronds are often a vibrant green, contributing to their aesthetic and ecological presence in their native habitats.
This fern species is not only admired for its beauty but also its adaptability. It can grow in a variety of soil conditions, although it prefers moist, well-drained soils. The ability of the Spinulose woodfern to flourish in shaded to partially-shaded areas makes it a vital component of forest understories, where it provides cover and habitat for various small creatures and contributes to the overall biodiversity of these ecosystems.
Beyond its ecological role, the Spinulose woodfern is also of interest for horticultural purposes. Gardeners and landscapers may utilize it in shade gardens or woodland settings, appreciating its lush foliage and ease of care.
Overall, Dryopteris carthusiana, or the Spinulose woodfern, is a fascinating and versatile species that enhances both the natural and cultivated landscapes with its intricate fronds and enduring presence.
Common Names
Deu: dorniger wurmfarn, gewöhnlicher dornfarn
Eng: narrow buckler fern, narrow buckler-fern, spinulose wood fern, spinulose woodfern, toothed wood fern, toothed woodfern, narrow spinulose shield fern, spinulose shield fern
Dan: smalbladet mangeløv
Nob: broddtelg
Nno: broddtelg
Fra: dryoptère de carthus, dryoptéris des chartreux, dryoptère spinuleuse, dryoptère de cartheuser, dryoptère de la chartreuse, dryoptéride spinuleuse, dryoptéris de la chartreuse, polystic spinuleux
Swe: metsäalvejuuri, skogsbräken
Fin: metsäalvejuuri
Nld: smalle stekelvaren
Sme: rohtogáiski
Cym: marchredyn cul, marchredynen eddïog, marchredynen gul
En: Spinulose woodfern, Narrow Spinulose Shield Fern, Toothed woodfern, Narrow buckler fern, Narrow buckler-fern, Spinulose wood fern, Toothed wood fern, Spinulose shield fern
Az: İynəcikli qıjı
Bg: Бодлива папрат
Cr: Wiyinohwask
Cs: Kapraď osténkatá
Da: Smalbladet mangeløv
Nl: Smalle stekelvaren
Fi: Metsäalvejuuri
Fr: Dryoptère de Carthus, Dryoptéris des chartreux, Dryoptère spinuleuse, Dryoptère de Cartheuser, Dryoptère de la Chartreuse, Dryoptéride spinuleuse, Dryoptéris de la Chartreuse, Polystic spinuleux
De: Gewöhnlicher Dornfarn, Dorniger Wurmfarn
Hu: Szálkás pajzsika
It: Felce certosina
Se: Rohtogáiski
Nb: Broddtelg
Nn: Broddtelg
Pl: Nerecznica krótkoostna
Ru: Щитовник картузианский
Sv: Skogsbräken, Metsäalvejuuri
Cy: Marchredynen gul, Marchredyn Cul, Marchredynen Eddïog
Synonyms
- Dryopteris lanceolatocristata ((Hoffm.) Alston)
- Polypodium lanceolatocristatum (Hoffm.)
- Polypodium carthusianum (Vill.)
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Albania (native)
- Alberta (native)
- Altay (native)
- Arkansas (native)
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Belgium (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Chita (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Corse (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- Delaware (native)
- Denmark (native)
- District of Columbia (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Krym (native)
- Labrador (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New York (native)
- Newfoundland (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Norway (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Nunavut (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Poland (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Québec (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- Romania (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- South Carolina (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Yukon (native)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5275149)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17390210-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Dryopteris carthusiana (Vill.) H.P. Fuchs)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 5.5
Ph minimum: 5.0
Light: 3
Atmospheric humidity: 7
Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’]
Soil nutriments: 4