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Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm.
| Family Name: | Cibotiaceae |
| Common Name: | Golden Chicken Fern, Paku Ayam Mas, Bulu Pusi, Woolly Fern, 金毛狗 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | China and South East Asia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large, slow growing fern growing up to 1 m tall. |
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| Roots | Rhizome stout or stump-like, densely covered with golden brown hairs. |
| Foliage | Fronds can grow up to 1.5 - 2 m long, 2-pinnate pinnatifid. |
| Stems | Stipe can grow up to 1 m long or more. |
| Etymology | Genus Cibotium "means "little box" and refers to the sporangia. Species barometz is from the Tartar word "barants' and refers to the woolly rhizome of the fern. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Storage Organs Medicinal: Rhizomes and roots were reportedly collected and used for treatment of ulcers, rheumatism and coughs. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils |
| Propagation Method | Spore |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 29507 |
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| Species ID | 3816 |
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