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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 & Lycophytes (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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| 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 |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| 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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