Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
membranacea
ID:
1234132

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.S.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1961(2): 46 (1961) (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233470



Common Names

  • Microlepia Membranacea
  • Membranacea
  • Microlepia


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Description

Microlepia membranacea (also called Membranacea Microlepia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Microlepia membranacea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlepia membranacea has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlepia membranacea is a small, evergreen fern that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Microlepia membranacea

Microlepia membranacea is native to China and can be found in montane forests.

Microlepia membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlepia membranacea?

Microlepia membranacea

What is the habitat of Microlepia membranacea?

Grasslands, meadows, and forests

What is the flowering period of Microlepia membranacea?

April to June

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-50075400: Based on the initial data import
Ba San Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.S.Wang' in the authors string.