Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
setigera
ID:
1228375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8(4): 309. 1963 [18 Oct 1963]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227713



Common Names

  • Macrothelypteris setigera
  • Setigera Macrothelypteris
  • Macrothelypteris Setigera


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Description

Macrothelypteris setigera (also called Bristly Macrothelypteris, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical America. It has a rounded frond and can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Macrothelypteris setigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrothelypteris setigera has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrothelypteris setigera is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Macrothelypteris setigera

Macrothelypteris setigera is native to China and can be found in the forests of the Sichuan province.

Species in the Thelypteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50051958: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.