Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
muenchii
ID:
1274891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Christ) Mickel

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 350 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274229



Common Names

  • Hypolepis Muenchii
  • Muench's Hypolepis
  • Muench's Fern


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Description

Hypolepis muenchii (also called Muench's bracken, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with long, lance-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolepis muenchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolepis muenchii has small, greenish-white flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are ovate-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolepis muenchii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. Plant in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hypolepis muenchii

Hypolepis muenchii is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.

Hypolepis muenchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolepis muenchii?

Hypolepis muenchii

What is the common name of Hypolepis muenchii?

Muench's Hypolepis

What type of plant is Hypolepis muenchii?

Fern

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-50270571: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.