Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 346, t.4. 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267084
Common Names
- Cyclopeltis Mirabilis
- Mirabilis Cyclopeltis
- Mirabilis Cyclopeltis
Description
Cyclopeltis mirabilis (also called 'Wonderful Cyclopeltis', 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
Cyclopeltis mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyclopeltis mirabilis is small and white. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small, green, and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyclopeltis mirabilis is a fern that is best grown in a sheltered spot in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from spores or by division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm greenhouse, while division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cyclopeltis mirabilis
Cyclopeltis mirabilis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Cyclopeltis mirabilis FAQ
What are the common names of Cyclopeltis mirabilis?
Miracle Chain Fern
What is the native range of Cyclopeltis mirabilis?
Japan, Taiwan, China
What is the growth habit of Cyclopeltis mirabilis?
Fern
Species in the Cyclopeltis genus
Species in the Lomariopsidaceae family
Cyclopeltis kingii,
Cyclopeltis semicordata,
Cyclopeltis rigida,
Cyclopeltis crenata,
Cyclopeltis novoguineensis,
Cyclopeltis presliana,
Cyclopeltis mirabilis,
Dracoglossum plantagineum,
Dracoglossum sinuatum,
Lomariopsis boninensis,
Lomariopsis brackenridgei,
Lomariopsis mannii,
Lomariopsis muriculata,
Lomariopsis novae-caledoniae,
Lomariopsis oleandrifolia,
Lomariopsis orbiculata,
Lomariopsis setchellii,
Lomariopsis longicaudata,
Lomariopsis crassifolia,
Lomariopsis cordata,
Lomariopsis boivinii,
Lomariopsis madagascarica,
Lomariopsis pervillei,
Lomariopsis pollicina,
Lomariopsis amydrophlebia,
Lomariopsis kunzeana,
Lomariopsis sorbifolia,
Lomariopsis tenuifolia,
Lomariopsis guineensis,
Lomariopsis hederacea,
Lomariopsis palustris,
Lomariopsis rossii,
Lomariopsis nigropaleata,
Lomariopsis fendleri,
Lomariopsis mexicana,
Lomariopsis recurvata,
Lomariopsis vestita,
Lomariopsis marginata,
Lomariopsis latipinna,
Lomariopsis spectabilis,
Lomariopsis congoensis,
Lomariopsis maxonii,
Lomariopsis warneckei,
Lomariopsis decrescens,
Lomariopsis jamaicensis,
Lomariopsis underwoodii,
Lomariopsis chinensis,
Lomariopsis prieuriana,
Lomariopsis wrightii,
Lomariopsis intermedia,