Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
marginatum
ID:
1109806

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

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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.

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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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602290: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.