Haplopteris microlepis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microlepis
ID:
1318617
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) Mazumdar
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Int. J. Adv. Res. Innov. Ideas Educ. 3(2): 5061 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331071
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haplopteris microlepis (also called Small-scaled Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris microlepis is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplopteris microlepis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haplopteris microlepis is a fern that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Haplopteris microlepis
Haplopteris microlepis is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Haplopteris microlepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris microlepis?
Haplopteris microlepis
What is the family of Haplopteris microlepis?
Dryopteridaceae
What is the native range of Haplopteris microlepis?
Asia
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
References
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Jaideep Mazumdar (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazumdar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476943-2: Based on the initial data import