Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
rhomboidea
ID:
158407

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Kunze) Prantl

Source:
ipni

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Königl. Bot. Gart. Breslau 1: 31 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157736



Common Names

  • Microlepia Rhomboidea
  • Rhomboidea Microlepia
  • Microlepia


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Synonyms

  • Microlepia macrorhomboidea Sarn.Singh & Panigrahi [unknown]
  • Microlepia macrosora A.Biswas [unknown]
  • Microlepia oblongifolia A.Biswas [unknown]
  • Microlepia sikkimensis A.Biswas [unknown]
  • Microlepia singhii Panigrahi [unknown]
  • Microlepia tamenlongensis A.Biswas [unknown]
  • Microlepia viridula A.Biswas [unknown]
  • Microlepia scyphoformis Ching & Chu H.Wang [unknown]
  • Microlepia communis Ching in Chien & Chun [unknown]
  • Microlepia lofoushanensis Ching in Chien & Chun [unknown]
  • Microlepia tripinnata Ching in Chien & Chun [unknown]
  • Microlepia taiwaniana Tagawa [unknown]
  • Microlepia pallida Ching [unknown]

Description

Microlepia rhomboidea (also called Rhomboid Microlepia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that grows up to 1 m tall. Its fronds are pinnate, with entire margins and a pointed tip. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and is found in moist forests and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Microlepia rhomboidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlepia rhomboidea has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlepia rhomboidea is a perennial fern native to India. It is easy to propagate from spores taken in the spring or summer. The spores should be sown on a potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated and can be transplanted into the garden. Microlepia rhomboidea prefers a shady location and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated.

Where to Find Microlepia rhomboidea

Microlepia rhomboidea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in areas with high humidity and plenty of rainfall.

Microlepia rhomboidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlepia rhomboidea?

Microlepia rhomboidea

What is the common name of Microlepia rhomboidea?

Rhomboid Microlepia

What type of plant is Microlepia rhomboidea?

Fern

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Karl Anton Eugen Prantl (1849-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prantl' in the authors string.