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Latest revision as of 06:59, 29 July 2010


Coral Fern


Plant Characteristics
Habit   fern

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Cultivation
Exposure: shade
USDA Zones: 9 to 11
Scientific Names

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Gleichenia microphylla is a small fern growing in Australia. Also found in South East Asia, Malesia, New Caledonia and New Zealand.[1] Referred to as one of the Coral Ferns.

Some of the other common names include: Scrambling Coral Fern, Umbrella Fern, Parasol Fern, Carrier tangle, Matua-rarauhe, Matuku, Tapuwae kotuku, Waewae kaka, Waewae kotuku and Waewae matuku.

A common plant, often seen growing under waterfalls, in swamps, under cliffs and in tall open forest. It prefers high humidity and good levels of sunshine and moisture.[2] It can form large colonies.

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References

  1. "Gleichenia microphylla". Flora of Australia Online.
  2. "Gleichenia microphylla". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved on 2010-07-09.

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