Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
acrocarpa
ID:
1042344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) D.L.Jones

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 48: 709 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041682

Common Names

  • Monogramma acrocarpa
  • Acrocarpa Monogramma
  • Acrocarpa Monogramma Plant

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Description

Monogramma acrocarpa (also called 'Acrocarpa Monogramma', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Monogramma acrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Monogramma acrocarpa is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monogramma acrocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every two to three years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Monogramma acrocarpa

Monogramma acrocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the temperate regions of the area.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373118: Based on the initial data import
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.