Macrothelypteris multiseta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiseta
ID:
1267797
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8(4): 309. 1963 [18 Oct 1963]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267135
Common Names
- Macrothelypteris multiseta
- Many-set Fern
- Multiset Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrothelypteris multiseta (also called 'Many-Set Fern', among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to East Asia and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Macrothelypteris multiseta is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrothelypteris multiseta is small, with a single, white petal. The seed is a small, brown, triangular-shaped spore, and the seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrothelypteris multiseta is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Macrothelypteris multiseta
Macrothelypteris multiseta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Macrothelypteris multiseta FAQ
What are the common names of Macrothelypteris multiseta?
Many-set Fern
What is the native range of Macrothelypteris multiseta?
Japan, Taiwan, China
What is the growth habit of Macrothelypteris multiseta?
Fern
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-50225549: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.