Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
moluccanum
ID:
142150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 4: 399 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141479

Common Names

  • Tapeinidium moluccanum
  • Moluccan Tapeinidium
  • Moluccan Shield Fern

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Description

Tapeinidium moluccanum (also called 'Moluccan 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 moluccanum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used to help control erosion. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapeinidium moluccanum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinidium moluccanum is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the Moluccas. 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 moluccanum

Tapeinidium moluccanum is native to the Moluccan Islands in Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Tapeinidium moluccanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinidium moluccanum?

Tapeinidium moluccanum

What is the common name of Tapeinidium moluccanum?

Moluccan Tapeinidium

What is the habitat of Tapeinidium moluccanum?

It is found in tropical rainforests in South America

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.