Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marsilea schelpeana is a small, four-petalled, yellow flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with four leaflets arranged in a cross shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marsilea schelpeana is a hardy, evergreen, aquatic fern native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, creeping plant with small, four-lobed leaves. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady location and can be grown in containers or in a pond. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water.