Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
1115961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Don) J.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 427 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115299



Common Names

  • Microlepia platyphylla
  • Broad-leaved microlepia
  • Broad-leaved microlepis


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Description

Microlepia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Microlepia, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in wet forests, at elevations of 200–2,400 m (650–7,870 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Microlepia platyphylla is used for making paper, as an ornamental plant, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlepia platyphylla has small, greenish-brown flowers that are usually unisexual. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlepia platyphylla is a shade-loving fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the fall.

Where to Find Microlepia platyphylla

Microlepia platyphylla can be found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States and Canada.

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-26609819: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1764-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Don' in the authors string.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.