Monogramma subfalcata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subfalcata
ID:
1035836
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. 5. 122 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035174
Common Names
- Monogramma Subfalcata
- Subfalcata Monogramma
- Monogramma subfalcata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monogramma subfalcata (also called Monogramma falcata, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Taiwan. It grows in forests, on rocks, and in other moist places.
Uses & Benefits
Monogramma subfalcata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monogramma subfalcata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monogramma subfalcata is a fern native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic fern that grows on trees and rocks in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a greenhouse or terrarium.
Where to Find Monogramma subfalcata
Monogramma subfalcata can be found in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Monogramma genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17150010-1: Based on the initial data import