Microgramma mauritiana
Also known as: Anapeltis lycopodioides var. owariensis (Desv.) Benl +17 more
- Anapeltis lycopodioides var. owariensis (Desv.) Benl
- Anapeltis owariensis (Desv.) J.Sm.
- Craspedaria borbonica Fée
- Goniophlebium myrtillifolium (Kaulf.) T.Moore
- Goniophlebium owariense (Desv.) Lodd.
- Microgramma owariense (Desv.) Alston
- Microgramma owariense f. nana G.Kunkel
- Microgramma owariensis (Desv.) Alston
- Microgramma owariensis f. nana G.Kunkel
- Microsorum owariense Alston
- Polypodium anguinum Peter
- Polypodium ligustrifolium Desv.
- Polypodium lycopodioides var. mackenii (Baker) Sim
- Polypodium lycopodioides var. myrtillifolium (Kaulf.) C.Chr.
- Polypodium mackenii Baker
- Polypodium mauritianum Willd.
- Polypodium myrtillifolium Kaulf.
- Polypodium owariense Desv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte or epiphyte.
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Microgramma mauritiana is an epiphytic fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It originates in Africa and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Republic, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Réunion, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Dominican Republic, Haiti