Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
1108021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) C.Presl

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Epimel. Bot. 95 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107359



Common Names

  • Hooker's Fern
  • Lace Fern
  • Lacy Cloak Fern


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Description

Microlepia hookeriana (also called Hooker's Wood Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to East Asia. It is an evergreen fern, meaning that it retains its leaves year-round. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microlepia hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlepia hookeriana has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlepia hookeriana is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Spores should be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Microlepia hookeriana

Microlepia hookeriana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

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-26600224: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.