Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
crassa
ID:
1123926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching in Chien & Chun

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 2: 360. 1959. (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123264



Common Names

  • Microlepia Crassa
  • Crassa Microlepia
  • Thick Microlepia


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Description

Microlepia crassa (also called Microlepia crassa var. crassa, Microlepia crassa var. subdentata, among many other common names) is a small fern species native to South America. It has thin, delicate fronds with small, round sori on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Microlepia crassa is a species of fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microlepia crassa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single fertile floret and two sterile florets. The seed is a small, yellow, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlepia crassa is a fern native to China. It is an epiphytic species that grows on tree trunks and branches. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shaded locations and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with adequate humidity. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a greenhouse.

Where to Find Microlepia crassa

Microlepia crassa is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Species in the Microlepia genus

Microlepia adulterina, Microlepia austroizuensis, Microlepia bipinnata, Microlepia caudigera, Microlepia dubia, Microlepia hallbergii, Microlepia hirtiindusiata, Microlepia intramarginalis, Microlepia manilensis, Microlepia melanorhachis, Microlepia nudisora, Microlepia pilosiuscula, Microlepia protracta, Microlepia proxima, Microlepia pseudohirta, Microlepia rheophila, Microlepia ridleyi, Microlepia scaberula, Microlepia todayensis, Microlepia vitiensis, Microlepia rhomboidea, Microlepia calvescens, Microlepia hookeriana, Microlepia marginata, Microlepia speluncae, Microlepia substrigosa, Microlepia setosa, Microlepia strigosa, Microlepia majuscula, Microlepia platyphylla, Microlepia izu-peninsulae, Microlepia obtusiloba, Microlepia pseudostrigosa, Microlepia yakusimensis, Microlepia fadenii, Microlepia tenera, Microlepia chrysocarpa, Microlepia crassa, Microlepia matthewii, Microlepia sino-strigosa, Microlepia subtrichosticha, Microlepia trichocarpa, Microlepia pseudostrigosa, Microlepia firma, Microlepia kurzii, Microlepia puberula, Microlepia fujianensis, Microlepia krameri, Microlepia membranacea, Microlepia concinna,

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-26618971: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.