Tapeinidium melanesicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanesicum
ID:
142149
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.U.Kramer
Source:
ipni
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 555 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141478
Common Names
- Melanesian Tapeinidium
- Melanesian-leaved Tapeinidium
- Melanesianleaf Tapeinidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapeinidium melanesicum (also called 'Melanesian tapeinidium', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Asia, from India to Japan. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady places in forests, often near streams or in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinidium melanesicum is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapeinidium melanesicum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tapeinidium melanesicum is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the Melanesian Islands. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady habitats. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best in a moist, shady environment with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tapeinidium melanesicum
Tapeinidium melanesicum is found in New Zealand and Australia.
Tapeinidium melanesicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinidium melanesicum?
Tapeinidium melanesicum
What is the common name of Tapeinidium melanesicum?
Melanesian Tapeinidium
What is the habitat of Tapeinidium melanesicum?
It is found in tropical rainforests in South America
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,
References
Karl Ulrich Kramer (1928-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.U.Kramer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17455620-1: Based on the initial data import