Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
scaberula
ID:
141941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 148 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141270



Common Names

  • Scaberula Microlepia
  • Scabrous Microlepia
  • Scabrous Fern Microlepia


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Description

Microlepia scaberula (also called Scabrous 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 scaberula is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlepia scaberula has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlepia scaberula is a terrestrial fern 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 scaberula

Microlepia scaberula can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Microlepia scaberula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlepia scaberula?

Microlepia scaberula

What is the common name of Microlepia scaberula?

Rough-stalked Fern

What is the average size of Microlepia scaberula?

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

Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.