Microlepia melanorhachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanorhachis
ID:
141913
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 526 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141242
Common Names
- Melanorhachis Microlepia
- Melanorhachis Fern
- Melanorhachis Wood Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microlepia melanorhachis (also called Black-Stemmed Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, often in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microlepia melanorhachis is a fern that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microlepia melanorhachis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Microlepia melanorhachis is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can tolerate full sun. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Microlepia melanorhachis
Microlepia melanorhachis is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Microlepia melanorhachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microlepia melanorhachis?
Microlepia melanorhachis
What is the family of Microlepia melanorhachis?
Dryopteridaceae
What is the habitat of Microlepia melanorhachis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17286320-1: Based on the initial data import