Macrothelypteris contingens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contingens
ID:
1123904
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8(4): 310. 1963 [18 Oct 1963]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123242
Common Names
- Macrothelypteris Contingens
- Contingens Macrothelypteris
- Contiguous Macrothelypteris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrothelypteris contingens (also called Macrothelypteris contingens var. contingens, Macrothelypteris contingens var. subdentata, among many other common names) is a small fern species native to South America. It has thin, delicate fronds with small, round sori on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Macrothelypteris contingens is a species of fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrothelypteris contingens is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single fertile floret and two sterile florets. The seed is a small, brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrothelypteris contingens is a fern native to China. It is an epiphytic species that grows on tree trunks and branches. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shaded locations and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with adequate humidity. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a greenhouse.
Where to Find Macrothelypteris contingens
Macrothelypteris contingens is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi.
Species in the Macrothelypteris genus
Macrothelypteris ogasawarensis, Macrothelypteris rammelooi, Macrothelypteris subviridifrons, Macrothelypteris sumatrana, Macrothelypteris ornata, Macrothelypteris torresiana, Macrothelypteris contingens, Macrothelypteris polypodioides, Macrothelypteris paludosa, Macrothelypteris setigera, Macrothelypteris viridifrons, Macrothelypteris multiseta, Macrothelypteris banaensis,
Species in the Thelypteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26618949: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.