Macrolenes neglecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
160515
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Nayar
Source:
ipni
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 55(2): 46. 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159844
Common Names
- Neglected Macrolenes
- Neglect Macrolenes
- Neglected-leaved Macrolenes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrolenes neglecta (also called 'Neglected Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia, and it grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolenes neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrolenes neglecta is a small, yellowish-green spore-bearing structure. The seed is a small, black, round structure, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf without any distinguishing features.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrolenes neglecta is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Macrolenes neglecta
Macrolenes neglecta can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.
Macrolenes neglecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolenes neglecta?
Macrolenes neglecta
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Species in the Macrolenes genus
Macrolenes annulata, Macrolenes bipulvinata, Macrolenes echinulata, Macrolenes glabrata, Macrolenes muscosa, Macrolenes neglecta, Macrolenes nemorosa, Macrolenes pachygyna, Macrolenes stellulata, Macrolenes subulata, Macrolenes dimorpha, Macrolenes hirsuta, Macrolenes rufolanata, Macrolenes alstonii, Macrolenes rostrata, Macrolenes johorensis, Macrolenes porphyrocarpa, Macrolenes atrobrunnea, Macrolenes marumioides, Macrolenes bruneiensis, Macrolenes veldkampii, Macrolenes esetosa, Macrolenes hirsutoidea, Macrolenes macrosepala, Macrolenes floccosa, Macrolenes tuberculata,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:569898-1: Based on the initial data import