Review on Fern: A Fascinating Foliage
Nagajyothi G N *
College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot-587104, India.
Amreen Taj
College of Horticulture, Mysuru, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot-587104, India.
Kavana G B
College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot-587104, India.
K Meghana
College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot-587104, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Ferns are the fascinating non-flowering vascular plants found mostly in humid areas as ornamental plants. These are grown all over the word mainly in tropical rain forest areas, which can be easily propagated by spores or vegetatively by rhizomes or bulblets. Because of its varied morphology in frond structures, used as a filler material in decorations, bouquets, flower arrangements and as groundcover, pot plant in landscaping. This review aims to provide a comprehensive and nuanced portrayal of ferns, emphasizing their intricate morphology, phylogenetic classification, reproduction and importance in food industry, medicinal benefits industrial utility and ecological importance.
Keywords: Fern, frond, medicinal, morphology, ornamental spores