Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Holttum
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 29. 1969
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127123
Common Names
- Macrothelypteris polypodioides
- Broad-leaved Marsh Fern
- Broad-leaved Water Fern
Description
Macrothelypteris polypodioides (also called Polypod Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen, perennial fern native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is characterized by its large, bright green, lance-shaped leaflets, and its ability to form dense clumps. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Macrothelypteris polypodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrothelypteris polypodioides is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
Where to Find Macrothelypteris polypodioides
Macrothelypteris polypodioides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Macrothelypteris genus
Macrothelypteris ogasawarensis,
Macrothelypteris rammelooi,
Macrothelypteris subviridifrons,
Macrothelypteris sumatrana,
Macrothelypteris ornata,
Macrothelypteris torresiana,
Macrothelypteris contingens,
Macrothelypteris polypodioides,
Macrothelypteris paludosa,
Macrothelypteris setigera,
Macrothelypteris viridifrons,
Macrothelypteris multiseta,
Macrothelypteris banaensis,
Species in the Thelypteridaceae family