Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ching) X.C.Zhang
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 40(6): 461 (17 Dec. 2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277271
Common Names
- Haplopteris plurisulcata
- Plurisulcate Haplopteris
- Plurisulcate Fern
Description
Haplopteris plurisulcata (also called Many-grooved Haplopteris, among many other common names) is a small fern native to South America. It has a rounded crown, with a single trunk and grey-green bark. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 8 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris plurisulcata is used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplopteris plurisulcata has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplopteris plurisulcata is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Haplopteris plurisulcata
Haplopteris plurisulcata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Haplopteris plurisulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris plurisulcata?
Haplopteris plurisulcata
What is the common name of Haplopteris plurisulcata?
Many-grooved haplopteris
What is the natural habitat of Haplopteris plurisulcata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Haplopteris genus
Haplopteris winitii,
Haplopteris hirta,
Haplopteris angustissima,
Haplopteris scolopendrina,
Haplopteris ensiformis,
Haplopteris zosterifolia,
Haplopteris elongata,
Haplopteris anguste-elongata,
Haplopteris angustifolia,
Haplopteris doniana,
Haplopteris flexuosa,
Haplopteris fudzinoi,
Haplopteris guineensis,
Haplopteris longicoma,
Haplopteris malayensis,
Haplopteris owariensis,
Haplopteris sikkimensis,
Haplopteris taeniophylla,
Haplopteris volkensii,
Haplopteris amboinensis,
Haplopteris mediosora,
Haplopteris plurisulcata,
Haplopteris microlepis,
Haplopteris heterophylla,
Haplopteris yakushimensis,
Haplopteris alternans,
Haplopteris humblotii,
Haplopteris dareicarpa,
Haplopteris sessilifrons,
Haplopteris schliebenii,
Haplopteris ensata,
Species in the Pteridaceae family