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Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.f.) Underw. var. linearis
| Family Name: | Gleicheniaceae |
| Synonyms: | Gleichenia linearis var. grandis Christ |
| Common Name: | Resam, Bengkawang, 芒萁 |
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Name
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 Africa, Tropical Asia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Secondary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large fern, sprawling up to 3 metres, has characteristic forking stems growing along the ground with compound stalked fronds. The main rachis is divided into two distinct rachis branches and further divided 3 - 4 times. |
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| Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | Trilete-shaped spores in sporangia which lack indusia, sporangia are found on the underside of lobes of the ultimate two branches. |
| Etymology | Genus Dicranopteris means two-branched. Species linearis means narrow and parallel-sided and this refers to the fronds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Medicinal: In Malaysia, the crushed leaves are applied as a poultice to control fever. In Indochina, the plant has been used to expel intestinal worms Timber & Products: Stems can be used to make caps, fish nets or mattings |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Groundcover, Slope Stabilization |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Dry Soils / Drought, Poor Infertile Soils, Heavy Clay Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Spore |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 251 |
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| Species ID | 1547 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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