Lace Fern

Odontosoria chinensis

"Odontosoria chinensis" is a fern in the family Lindsaeaceae. It is native from India to Hawai'i, and south to Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines, as well as other parts of the tropics and sub-tropics. It is commonly found in forest openings and disturbed areas such as landslides, along trails or roads. It grows in moist, shady areas from sea level to an elevation of 4,000 feet.
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Naming

As of November 2019, two subspecies were recognized:
⤷  "Odontosoria chinensis" ssp. "chinensis"
⤷  "Odontosoria chinensis" ssp. "tenuifolia" Fraser-Jenk. & Kandel
"Odontosoria biflora" from the Philippines has also been treated as a subspecies of this species.
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Uses

Hawaiians made red-brown dye from the old fronds. Pala'ā was used to treat "female ailments". It is made into a lei using the "hili", or "hilo" technique - a braiding or plaiting method with only one type of plant material. It is also made into "haku" with other plants using the "wili" or winding method and a backing.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionPolypodiophyta
ClassPolypodiopsida
OrderPolypodiales
FamilyLindsaeaceae
GenusOdontosoria
SpeciesO. chinensis
Photographed in
Australia
Malaysia