Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Malayan Ferns 315. 1909 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226100
Common Names
- Tapeinidium
- Slender Tapeinidium
- Graceful Tapeinidium
Description
Tapeinidium gracile (also called Slender Tapeinidium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with lanceolate fronds. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinidium gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapeinidium gracile has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapeinidium gracile is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Tapeinidium gracile
Tapeinidium gracile can be found in Madagascar.
Tapeinidium gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinidium gracile?
Tapeinidium gracile
What are the common names of Tapeinidium gracile?
Gracile tapeinidium, slender tapeinidium
What is the native range of Tapeinidium gracile?
Tropical Asia
Species in the Tapeinidium genus
Tapeinidium carolinense,
Tapeinidium melanesicum,
Tapeinidium moluccanum,
Tapeinidium moorei,
Tapeinidium pinnatum,
Tapeinidium gracile,
Tapeinidium denhami,
Tapeinidium buniifolium,
Tapeinidium novoguineense,
Tapeinidium stenocarpum,
Tapeinidium obtusatum,
Tapeinidium atratum,
Tapeinidium calomelanos,
Tapeinidium oligophlebium,
Tapeinidium luzonicum,
Tapeinidium biserratum,
Tapeinidium prionoides,
Tapeinidium acuminatum,
Tapeinidium longipinnulum,
Species in the Lindsaeaceae family
Lindsaea agatii,
Lindsaea chrysolepis,
Lindsaea falciformis,
Lindsaea francii,
Lindsaea hainaniana,
Lindsaea imrayana,
Lindsaea interrupta,
Lindsaea jarrettiana,
Lindsaea kalimantanensis,
Lindsaea lherminieri,
Lindsaea malabarica,
Lindsaea paralellogramma,
Lindsaea pseudohemiptera,
Lindsaea pumila,
Lindsaea salomonis,
Lindsaea schizophylla,
Lindsaea societatis,
Lindsaea venusta,
Lindsaea vieillardii,
Lindsaea coursii,
Lindsaea humbertii,
Lindsaea digitata,
Lindsaea merrillii,
Lindsaea plicata,
Lindsaea cultrata,
Lindsaea goudotiana,
Lindsaea ensifolia,
Lindsaea heterophylla,
Lindsaea oxyphylla,
Lindsaea orbiculata,
Lindsaea leptophylla,
Lindsaea lancea,
Lindsaea portoricensis,
Lindsaea quadrangularis,
Lindsaea stricta,
Lindsaea javanensis,
Lindsaea arcuata,
Lindsaea spruceana,
Lindsaea divaricata,
Lindsaea guianensis,
Lindsaea schomburgkii,
Lindsaea falcata,
Lindsaea latifrons,
Lindsaea hemiglossa,
Lindsaea feei,
Lindsaea taeniata,
Lindsaea ulei,
Lindsaea yaeyamensis,
Lindsaea cyclophylla,
Lindsaea rigidiuscula,