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
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.
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 Monogramma genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family