Microlepia protracta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
protracta
ID:
141932
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 81: 5 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141261
Common Names
- Protracta Microlepia
- Protracta Fern
- Protracta Wood Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microlepia protracta (also called Protracted Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and Australia. It is an epiphytic fern, growing on trees and rocks in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Microlepia protracta 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 protracta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microlepia protracta is a terrestrial fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It can be propagated from spores, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Microlepia protracta
Microlepia protracta is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Microlepia protracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microlepia protracta?
Microlepia protracta
What is the common name of Microlepia protracta?
Protruding Fern
What is the average size of Microlepia protracta?
Grows up to 40 cm in height
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17406520-1: Based on the initial data import