Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Schneid.) S.B.Andrews
Source:
ipni
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Ferns of Queensland 142. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144822
Common Names
- Mendell's Gleichenia
- Climbing Fern
- Fork Fern
Synonyms
- Gleichenia circinnata mendellii C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Gleicheniastrum circinnatum mendellii Nakai [unknown]
Description
Gleichenia mendellii (also called Mendell's Gleichenia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Gleicheniaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gleichenia mendellii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make paper and as a source of fiber for textiles.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gleichenia mendellii has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, yellow anther. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow, bright green fronds.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gleichenia mendellii is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady sites and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It is also important to keep the plant in a well-ventilated area. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Gleichenia mendellii
Gleichenia mendellii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical forests.
Gleichenia mendellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gleichenia mendellii?
Gleichenia mendellii
What is the common name of Gleichenia mendellii?
Mendell's Gleichenia
What is the natural habitat of Gleichenia mendellii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Gleicheniaceae family
Dicranopteris elegantula,
Dicranopteris lanigera,
Dicranopteris nepalensis,
Dicranopteris pubigera,
Dicranopteris weatherbyi,
Dicranopteris linearis,
Dicranopteris flexuosa,
Dicranopteris nervosa,
Dicranopteris pedata,
Dicranopteris cadetii,
Dicranopteris speciosa,
Dicranopteris seramensis,
Dicranopteris schomburgkiana,
Dicranopteris taiwanensis,
Dicranopteris splendida,
Dicranopteris subpectinata,
Dicranopteris curranii,
Dicranopteris clemensiae,
Dicranopteris seminuda,
Diplopterygium brevipinnulum,
Diplopterygium bullatum,
Diplopterygium cantonense,
Diplopterygium sordidum,
Diplopterygium glaucum,
Diplopterygium bancroftii,
Diplopterygium blotianum,
Diplopterygium cantonensis,
Diplopterygium conversum,
Diplopterygium elmeri,
Diplopterygium giganteum,
Diplopterygium laevissimum,
Diplopterygium longissimum,
Diplopterygium norrisii,
Diplopterygium pinnatum,
Diplopterygium volubile,
Diplopterygium chinensis,
Diplopterygium irregulare,
Diplopterygium rufum,
Diplopterygium glaucoides,
Diplopterygium angustilobum,
Diplopterygium clemensiae,
Diplopterygium deflexum,
Gleichenella pectinata,
Gleichenia abscida,
Gleichenia mendellii,
Gleichenia punctulata,
Gleichenia polypodioides,
Gleichenia owhyhensis,
Gleichenia litoralis,
Gleichenia boryi,
References
S. Brian Andrews: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Andrews' in the authors string.