Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Tent. Pterid. 111. 1836
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109144
Common Names
- Marginate Hemidictyum
- Marginate Fern
- Marginate Polypody
Description
Hemidictyum marginatum (also called Margin-toothed Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and has a creeping rhizome with fronds that are lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Hemidictyum marginatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in aquariums to provide a natural look.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemidictyum marginatum is a small, greenish-white, with a yellowish-green lip, and the seed is a small, dark brown, globose capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemidictyum marginatum is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer, and the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium in the fall. The fern should be kept moist and in partial shade.
Where to Find Hemidictyum marginatum
Hemidictyum marginatum can be found in North America.
Species in the Hemidictyum genus
Species in the Hemidictyaceae family