Name
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Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
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Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Ferns & Allies (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Mascarene Island, Sri Lanka, S. India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina, Malesia to Tahiti, Australia & New Zealand |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Endangered (EN)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Short creeping rhizome covered with minute brown hairs. |
Habitat | Usually found on forest floor with thick leaf litter. |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Image Repository
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Others
Master ID | 277 |
Species ID | 1573 |
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