Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Wuyi Sci. J. 1: 1 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231129
Common Names
- Microlepia fujianensis
- Fujianensis Microlepia
- Fujian Microlepia
Description
Microlepia fujianensis (also called Fujian microlepia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Microlepia fujianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microlepia fujianensis has small, yellow flowers that appear in clusters during the spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microlepia fujianensis is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a sterile, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Microlepia fujianensis
Microlepia fujianensis can be found in the Fujian province of China.
Microlepia fujianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microlepia fujianensis?
Microlepia fujianensis
What is the common name of Microlepia fujianensis?
Fujianensis Microlepia
What is the natural habitat of Microlepia fujianensis?
Forests of Fujian, China
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,