Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
graminea
ID:
1108657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Schkuhr

Source:
tro

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Krypt. Gew. 1: 82 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107995

Common Names

  • Monogramma graminea
  • Grass-leaved Maiden Fern
  • Grass-like Maiden Fern

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Description

Monogramma graminea (also called Grass-like Monogramma, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and it has fan-shaped fronds with many small, rounded pinnae and grass-like margins.

Uses & Benefits

Monogramma graminea is used as an ornamental plant in containers and as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monogramma graminea has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Monogramma graminea

Monogramma graminea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600985: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Christian Schkuhr (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schkuhr' in the authors string.