Study on the Native Wild Ornamental Ferns and Their Application and Exploitation in Guangdong

According to the field investigation and references, there are 277 species, 6 varieties, 1 form, 15 cultivars belonging to 51 families and 118 genera, and part of them are colorful leaf plants. In which 279 ferns, in 50 families and 114 genera are native to Guangdong, distributed mainly in Northern and Central Guangdong. They are classified into 6 ecological types: Terrestrial ferns, Tree ferns, Epiphytic ferns, Vine ferns, Aquatic ferns and Rock ferns according to their growth localities. The application and exploitation prospect of ornamental ferns in Guangdong are discussed, and some native ferns are recommended to apply in landscape virescence.