Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
polypodioides
ID:
1127785

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

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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.

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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 Thelypteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26623839: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.