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
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.
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 Monogramma genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family