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Grypothrix triphylla (Sw.) S.E.Fawc. & A.R.Sm. var. triphylla
Family Name: | Thelypteridaceae |
Synonyms: | Cyclosorus triphyllus (Sw.) Tardieu var. triphyllus |
Common Name: | 三叶新月蕨 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Ferns & Allies (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Tropical Asia, Japan to Australia. |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest) |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Terrestrial creeping herb, up to 75 cm tall. |
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Foliage | Stipes thin, hairy, up to 50 cm long, well spaced apart. Laminae with 3-5 dark green pinnae (1-2 pairs of lateral pinnae and a larger terminal pinnae), long-oblong, with a rounded base and pointed tip, 11.5-25 cm long by 2-5 cm wide, hairy, thinly papery texture. |
Stems | Rhizomes long and creeping, brown, hairy and covered with scales. |
Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | Sori crescent-shaped, arranged in a linear fashion along space between veins on the underside of the pinnae. |
Habitat | Along banks of rivers and understorey of forest habitats. |
Etymology | The specific epithet triphylla means three-leaved in Latin. |
Landscaping Features
Landscaping | This fern is suitable for planting in shaded areas of parks and gardens. |
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Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils |
Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Propagation Method | Spore, Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Papery |
Foliar Type | Compound (Trifoliate, Odd-Pinnate) |
Foliar Margin | Entire |
References
References | Fawcett, S. & Smith, A.R. (2021). A Generic Classification of the Thelypteridaceae. Texas: BRIT Press. |
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Others
Master ID | 31150 |
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Species ID | 5543 |
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