Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hayata) X.C.Zhang
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 40(6): 460 (17 Dec. 2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277270
Common Names
- Haplopteris mediosora
- Mediosora Haplopteris
- Mediosora Fern
Description
Haplopteris mediosora (also called False Bird's Nest Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, or Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a large evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris mediosora is used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplopteris mediosora has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplopteris mediosora is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Haplopteris mediosora
Haplopteris mediosora is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Haplopteris mediosora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris mediosora?
Haplopteris mediosora
What is the common name of Haplopteris mediosora?
Medium-veined haplopteris
What is the natural habitat of Haplopteris mediosora?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Haplopteris genus
Haplopteris winitii,
Haplopteris hirta,
Haplopteris angustissima,
Haplopteris scolopendrina,
Haplopteris ensiformis,
Haplopteris zosterifolia,
Haplopteris elongata,
Haplopteris anguste-elongata,
Haplopteris angustifolia,
Haplopteris doniana,
Haplopteris flexuosa,
Haplopteris fudzinoi,
Haplopteris guineensis,
Haplopteris longicoma,
Haplopteris malayensis,
Haplopteris owariensis,
Haplopteris sikkimensis,
Haplopteris taeniophylla,
Haplopteris volkensii,
Haplopteris amboinensis,
Haplopteris mediosora,
Haplopteris plurisulcata,
Haplopteris microlepis,
Haplopteris heterophylla,
Haplopteris yakushimensis,
Haplopteris alternans,
Haplopteris humblotii,
Haplopteris dareicarpa,
Haplopteris sessilifrons,
Haplopteris schliebenii,
Haplopteris ensata,
Species in the Pteridaceae family