How to identify Palapalai (Microlepia strigosa)

How to identify Palapalai (Microlepia strigosa)

Palapalai, also known as Lace fern

Palapalai presents as a medium-sized, resilient fern that grows in dense clumps reaching heights of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm). The fronds of palapalai are notable for their length, at approximately 2 feet (60 cm) long and 1 foot (30 cm) wide, with a graceful arch and subsequent droop. They are bipinnate and change from a light color when young to a medium green as they mature. Palapalai is characterized by fronds that are divided twice and it remarkably exhibits moderate water needs for a fern.

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Fronds bipinnate, 2 feet long and 1 foot wide.

Fronds change from light to medium green.

Grows in dense clumps, reaching 2-3 feet tall.

Moderate water needs distinguish this fern.

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Key Facts About Palapalai

Attributes of Palapalai

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Type

Herb

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf type

Evergreen

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Scientific Classification of Palapalai

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Order

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Genus

Species

Palapalai (Microlepia strigosa)

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Distribution Map of Palapalai

Palapalai is a fern native to a broad region spanning parts of South and Southeast Asia, extending to East Asia and Pacific Islands. It has been introduced and cultivated in regions of Africa. Whether in native habitats or cultivation, palapalai displays a wide climatic adaptability.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

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