Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
microchlaena
ID:
1122730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mickel & Beitel

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 46: 220, figs (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001122068



Common Names

  • Microchlaena Hypolepis
  • Microchlaena Fern
  • Microchlaena Hypolepis


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Description

Hypolepis microchlaena (also called Hypolepis microchlaena, among many other common names) is a fern species in the Hypolepidaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It typically grows in wet montane forests, often in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolepis microchlaena is used as a food source for birds, as a ground cover in gardens, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolepis microchlaena has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolepis microchlaena can be propagated by division of the rhizome. The rhizome should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Hypolepis microchlaena

Hypolepis microchlaena is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.

Species in the Hypolepis genus

Hypolepis archboldii, Hypolepis bamleriana, Hypolepis brooksiae, Hypolepis dicksonioides, Hypolepis hawaiiensis, Hypolepis hispaniolica, Hypolepis malesiana, Hypolepis millefolium, Hypolepis mitis, Hypolepis resistens, Hypolepis scabristipes, Hypolepis stolonifera, Hypolepis trichobacillifornis, Hypolepis urbani, Hypolepis rubiginosopilosula, Hypolepis trinationalis, Hypolepis krameri, Hypolepis sparsisora, Hypolepis nigrescens, Hypolepis punctata, Hypolepis repens, Hypolepis tenerrima, Hypolepis amaurorachis, Hypolepis rugosula, Hypolepis stuebelii, Hypolepis parallelogramma, Hypolepis bogotensis, Hypolepis flexuosa, Hypolepis obtusata, Hypolepis hostilis, Hypolepis melanochlaena, Hypolepis trichochlaena, Hypolepis trichobacilliformis, Hypolepis ditrichomatis, Hypolepis muelleri, Hypolepis jamaicensis, Hypolepis tenuifolia, Hypolepis grandis, Hypolepis ambigua, Hypolepis blepharochlaena, Hypolepis thysanochlaena, Hypolepis microchlaena, Hypolepis crassa, Hypolepis glabrescens, Hypolepis tenera, Hypolepis nuda, Hypolepis fimbriata, Hypolepis inermis, Hypolepis polypodioides, Hypolepis alpina,

Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family

Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia, Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26617428: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.
Joseph M. Beitel (1952-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beitel' in the authors string.