Microlepia speluncae

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. 449
  • Microlepia speluncae
  • (L.) T.Moore
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Microlepia speluncae
  • Genus: Microlepia
  • Synonym: Davallia speluncae (L.) Baker
  • Common/Local Name(s): lace fern.
  • Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
  • Botanical Description: Microlepia speluncae is characterized by its finely divided, lacy fronds that can grow up to 1 meter in length. The fronds have a delicate appearance and are typically a bright to medium green. The plant forms a dense clump with rhizomes that can spread to create a ground cover.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Microlepia speluncae, or lace fern does not produce flowers. As a fern, it reproduces via spores rather than flowers and seeds.
  • Plant Uses: Ornamental Use and Traditional Medicine.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Botanical Garden Abuja Campus.
  • Mode: Wild

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