Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Braun
Source:
tro
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
(Sitzber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berl. 46). 1870 ; & Monatsber. Ak. Berl. 1870. 723. NPfl. 418. (Bak. Hdb. 139)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286488
Common Names
- Marsilea subangulata
- Subangular Marsilea
- Subangulata Marsilea
Description
Marsilea subangulata (also called Marsilea, among many other common names) is a fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean region, and it grows in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Marsilea subangulata is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in rock gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Marsilea subangulata are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marsilea subangulata is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It requires regular watering.
Where to Find Marsilea subangulata
Marsilea subangulata is native to India and can be found in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Marsilea subangulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsilea subangulata?
Marsilea subangulata
What is the common name of Marsilea subangulata?
Subangular water-clover
What is the natural habitat of Marsilea subangulata?
Marsilea subangulata is found in wet montane forests
Species in the Marsilea genus
Marsilea aethiopica,
Marsilea ancyclopoda,
Marsilea berhautii,
Marsilea cryptocarpa,
Marsilea latzii,
Marsilea nashii,
Marsilea quadrata,
Marsilea azorica,
Marsilea leiocarpa,
Marsilea macropoda,
Marsilea polycarpa,
Marsilea quadrifolia,
Marsilea vestita,
Marsilea villosa,
Marsilea oligospora,
Marsilea aegyptica,
Marsilea apposita,
Marsilea burchellii,
Marsilea capensis,
Marsilea coromandelina,
Marsilea distorta,
Marsilea ephippiocarpa,
Marsilea farinosa,
Marsilea fenestrata,
Marsilea macrocarpa,
Marsilea minuta,
Marsilea nubica,
Marsilea schelpeana,
Marsilea unicornis,
Marsilea villifolia,
Marsilea deflexa,
Marsilea mollis,
Marsilea scalaripes,
Marsilea strigosa,
Marsilea crotophora,
Marsilea gibba,
Marsilea batardae,
Marsilea hirsuta,
Marsilea drummondii,
Marsilea subterranea,
Marsilea botryocarpa,
Marsilea fadeniana,
Marsilea megalomanica,
Marsilea subangulata,
Marsilea angustifolia,
Marsilea costulifera,
Marsilea exarata,
Marsilea mutica,
Marsilea owambo,
Marsilea aegyptiaca,
Species in the Marsileaceae family
Marsilea aethiopica,
Marsilea ancyclopoda,
Marsilea berhautii,
Marsilea cryptocarpa,
Marsilea latzii,
Marsilea nashii,
Marsilea quadrata,
Marsilea azorica,
Marsilea leiocarpa,
Marsilea macropoda,
Marsilea polycarpa,
Marsilea quadrifolia,
Marsilea vestita,
Marsilea villosa,
Marsilea oligospora,
Marsilea aegyptica,
Marsilea apposita,
Marsilea burchellii,
Marsilea capensis,
Marsilea coromandelina,
Marsilea distorta,
Marsilea ephippiocarpa,
Marsilea farinosa,
Marsilea fenestrata,
Marsilea macrocarpa,
Marsilea minuta,
Marsilea nubica,
Marsilea schelpeana,
Marsilea unicornis,
Marsilea villifolia,
Marsilea deflexa,
Marsilea mollis,
Marsilea scalaripes,
Marsilea strigosa,
Marsilea crotophora,
Marsilea gibba,
Marsilea batardae,
Marsilea hirsuta,
Marsilea drummondii,
Marsilea subterranea,
Marsilea botryocarpa,
Marsilea fadeniana,
Marsilea megalomanica,
Marsilea subangulata,
Marsilea angustifolia,
Marsilea costulifera,
Marsilea exarata,
Marsilea mutica,
Marsilea owambo,
Marsilea aegyptiaca,