Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
munnarense
ID:
1275886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nagendran & Arekal

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132: 49 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275224



Common Names

  • Munnar Polypleurum
  • Munnar Fern
  • Polypleurum Fern


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Description

Polypleurum munnarense (also called Munnar Polypleurum, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the Western Ghats of India. It has long, thin, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polypleurum munnarense is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with 4 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Thin, long leaves with yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polypleurum munnarense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Polypleurum munnarense

Polypleurum munnarense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Polypleurum munnarense FAQ

What type of soil does Polypleurum munnarense prefer?

Polypleurum munnarense prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Polypleurum munnarense?

Polypleurum munnarense prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best way to propagate Polypleurum munnarense?

Polypleurum munnarense can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

Govindappa D. Arekal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arekal' in the authors string.
C.R. Nagendran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nagendran' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:688547-1: Based on the initial data import