Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
milnei
ID:
1116714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Underw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 33: 38. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116052



Common Names

  • Stenochlaena milnei
  • Milne's Stenochlaena
  • Milne's Moonwort


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Description

Stenochlaena milnei (also called Milne's Stenochlaena, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stenochlaena milnei is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenochlaena milnei has small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenochlaena milnei is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be kept moist and in partial shade, and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stenochlaena milnei

Stenochlaena milnei is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and wetlands.

Species in the Blechnaceae family