Schizaea malaccana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malaccana
ID:
152075
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ipni
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 428 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151404
Common Names
- Malacca Spleenwort
- Malaccan Fern
- Malaccan Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizaea malaccana (also called Malay fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Malaysia and grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the ground in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schizaea malaccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known to have air-purifying properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schizaea malaccana var. robustior C.Chr.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizaea malaccana is small and white in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore and the seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizaea malaccana is a small fern with a creeping rhizome. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in pots or in the garden.
Where to Find Schizaea malaccana
Schizaea malaccana can be found in the wet forests of Malaysia.
Schizaea malaccana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizaea malaccana?
Schizaea malaccana
What is the family of Schizaea malaccana?
Schizaeaceae
Where is Schizaea malaccana found?
Brazil
Species in the Schizaeaceae family
Actinostachys balansae, Actinostachys confusa, Actinostachys inopinata, Actinostachys melanesica, Actinostachys oligostachys, Actinostachys plana, Actinostachys spirophylla, Actinostachys tenuis, Actinostachys wagneri, Actinostachys pennula, Actinostachys macrofunda, Actinostachys subtrijuga, Actinostachys digitata, Actinostachys intermedia, Actinostachys laevigata, Schizaea australis, Schizaea bifida, Schizaea diversispora, Schizaea malaccana, Schizaea montis-petrae, Schizaea pacificans, Schizaea pectinata, Schizaea dichotoma, Schizaea poeppigiana, Schizaea pusilla, Schizaea tenella, Schizaea fistulosa, Schizaea elegans, Schizaea incurvata, Schizaea pseudodichotoma, Schizaea rhacoindusiata, Schizaea fluminensis, Schizaea sprucei, Schizaea stricta, Schizaea orbicularis, Schizaea rupestris,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17220560-1: Based on the initial data import