Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 272 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141281
Common Names
- Today's Microlepia
- Today Microlepia
- Todayensis Microlepia
Synonyms
- Microlepia crenata Ching in Chien & Chun [unknown]
- Microlepia crenato-serrata Ching in Chien & Chun [unknown]
- Microlepia gigantea Ching in Chien & Chun [unknown]
Description
Microlepia todayensis (also called Today's 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 todayensis 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 digestive disorders and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microlepia todayensis is a small, cup-shaped flower with white petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microlepia todayensis 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 todayensis
Microlepia todayensis is native to Southeast Asia.
Microlepia todayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microlepia todayensis?
Microlepia todayensis
What is the common name of Microlepia todayensis?
Today's Fern
What is the average size of Microlepia todayensis?
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,