Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Jiménez Ram. & Cruz Durán
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 67: 56 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343266
Common Names
- Megastigma chiangii
- Chiang's Megastigma
- Chiangii Megastigma
Description
Megastigma chiangii (also called Megastigma chiangii, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Polypodiaceae family. It is native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Megastigma chiangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Megastigma chiangii is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single sessile spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-ovoid, and has a single-seeded fruit. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single sessile spikelet.
Cultivation and Propagation
Megastigma chiangii can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers to be grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Megastigma chiangii
Megastigma chiangii is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru.
Megastigma chiangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Megastigma chiangii?
Megastigma chiangii
What is the common name of Megastigma chiangii?
No common name
Where is Megastigma chiangii found?
It is found in India
Species in the Megastigma genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Ramiro Cruz Durán: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruz Durán' in the authors string.