Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
emarginata
ID:
154420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brause

Source:
ipni

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49(1): 35 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153749

Common Names

  • Emarginate Monogramma
  • Monogramma Emarginata
  • Monogramma Emarginata Fern

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Description

Monogramma emarginata (also called Emarginate Monogramma, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Monogrammaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. This fern is found in tropical moist lowland forests, growing on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Monogramma emarginata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monogramma emarginata is a small, yellow-greenish, three-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monogramma emarginata is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Monogramma emarginata

Monogramma emarginata is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Monogramma emarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monogramma emarginata?

Monogramma emarginata

What type of plant is Monogramma emarginata?

Fern

Where is Monogramma emarginata native to?

India

Species in the Pteridaceae family