Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
monocarpa
ID:
1108423

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cordem.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Mad. Pter. 32. 1932 [dt. Jul 1931; issued Feb 1932] ; & Dansk Bot. Ark. 7. 72. 1932.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107761

Common Names

  • Arthropteris monocarpa
  • One-fruit Fern
  • Monocarpa Fern

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Description

Arthropteris monocarpa (also called Single-Sporangium Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is an epiphytic fern, found in moist and shady areas, such as forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arthropteris monocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used to create a natural humidifier in a room.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arthropteris monocarpa is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Arthropteris monocarpa

Arthropteris monocarpa can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Tectariaceae family

Arthropteris articulata, Arthropteris charletiana, Arthropteris neocaledonica, Arthropteris boutoniana, Arthropteris palisotii, Arthropteris parallela, Arthropteris monocarpa, Arthropteris orientalis, Arthropteris altescandens, Arthropteris anniana, Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae, Arthropteris cameroonensis, Arthropteris tenella, Arthropteris paucivenia, Hypoderris brownii, Hypoderris brauniana, Pteridrys australis, Pteridrys cnemidaria, Pteridrys lofouensis, Pteridrys syrmatica, Pteridrys acutissima, Pteridrys microthecia, Pteridrys olivacea, Pteridrys confertiloba, Tectaria amblyotis, Tectaria balansae, Tectaria calcarea, Tectaria chattagrammica, Tectaria degeneri, Tectaria estremerana, Tectaria godeffroyi, Tectaria guachana, Tectaria heterocarpa, Tectaria hookeri, Tectaria hymenodes, Tectaria ingens, Tectaria jardini, Tectaria johannis, Tectaria kouniensis, Tectaria lacei, Tectaria lifuensis, Tectaria lobulata, Tectaria macrosora, Tectaria marchionica, Tectaria melanocaulis, Tectaria melanocauloides, Tectaria moorei, Tectaria nausoriensis, Tectaria novoguineensis, Tectaria organensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600710: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.