Gleinchenia microphylla R. Br., 1810

Common name(s): Scrambling Coral Fern, Umbrella Fern, Parasol Fern, Carrier Tangle

Family: Gleicheniaceae Synonym(s): Platyzoma microphyllum R.Br., Pteris platyzomopsis Christenh. & H.Schneid., Gleinchenia semivestita Labill.

Fern

Taken by Ken Harrington on 19th September, 2012 at Grampians, Victoria

Frond

Taken by Ken Harrington

Frond (Front)

Taken by Ken Harrington

Crozier (New Frond)

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Fern / Fern Ally Properties

Origin(s)

Australia

NSW: NC, CT, CC, ST, SC
QLD: WB, MO
SA: SL, KI, SE
TAS: NW, ML, NE, WC, EC, SW, KI, FU
VIC: WA, GR, VP, OR, EH, GP, GH, PR, EG

New Zealand

Sth. Is.: NE, BU, WE, FI, SI
Nth. Is.: TKI, NO, AU, WA, TA, MA

Plant Type

Terrestrial Fern

Climate Range(s) - Habitat

Temperate Cool, Temperate Warm, Tropical-Sub

Temperate Cool,

Temperate Warm,

Tropical-Sub

Climate Range(s) - Tolerance

Oceanic, Temperate Cool, Temperate Warm, Tropical-Sub, Tropical

Oceanic,

Temperate Cool,

Temperate Warm,

Tropical-Sub,

Tropical

Aspect Range(s)

Shade - Dappled, Shade - Light, Shade - Medium

Shade - Dappled,

Shade - Light,

Shade - Medium

Habitat Range(s)

Peat Bogs, Rainforest - Temperate, Rivers / Creeks / Streams, Sclerophyll Forest - Wet, Sedgelands

Peat Bogs,

Rainforest - Temperate,

Rivers / Creeks / Streams,

Sclerophyll Forest - Wet,

Sedgelands

Habitat Zone(s)

Cliffs, Gullies, Heavy soils, Hill Sides, Hills, Lakes / Dams / Swamps, Moist areas, Moist Valley Slopes, Riparian Areas, Rock crevices, Sandy Moist, Scattered, Slopes, Understory, Water sides, Well drained, Wet Pockets, Wind Protected

Cliffs,

Gullies,

Heavy soils,

Hill Sides,

Hills,

Lakes / Dams / Swamps,

Moist areas,

Moist Valley Slopes,

Riparian Areas,

Rock crevices,

Sandy Moist,

Scattered,

Slopes,

Understory,

Water sides,

Well drained,

Wet Pockets,

Wind Protected

Mature Height

500-750mm, 750mm-1m, 1-2m, 2-3m, 3-4m

500-750mm,

750mm-1m,

1-2m,

2-3m,

3-4m

Mature Width

2-3m

Plant Shape

Broad Bun

Growth Rate

Moderate

Maturity

2-4 yrs.

Life Span

15-30yrs

Frond Properties

Frond Colour(s) (upper)

Green Dark, Green Light

Green Dark,

Green Light

Frond Colour(s) (lower)

Green, Green Light

Green,

Green Light

Frond Texture (upper)

Glabrous

Leathery

Frond Texture (lower)

Leathery

Frond Aroma

None

Frond Length

2-2.5m, 2.5-3m, 3-4m

2-2.5m,

2.5-3m,

3-4m

Frond Shape(s)

Bipinnate

Frond Arrangement

Alternate

Root Properties

Root Type(s)

Rhizome Long-creeping

Root/Rhizome Texture(s)

Scale - Ovate , Scale - Stellate , Scale - Lanceolate Broad , Wiry

Scale - Ovate,

Scale - Stellate,

Scale - Lanceolate Broad,

Wiry

Invasiveness

None

Soil Properties

Soil Type(s)

Clay-loam, Loam, Sandy-loam, Peaty, Organic Matter, Hummus Rich, Premium Potting Mix

Clay-loam,

Loam,

Sandy-loam,

Peaty,

Organic Matter,

Hummus Rich,

Premium Potting Mix

Soil pH Range(s)

Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral

Acid,

Slightly Acid,

Neutral

Soil Condition(s)

Damp

Fertile , Shallow , Deep , Well Drained

Fertile,

Shallow,

Deep,

Well Drained

Soil Salinities

None

Waterlogging Class

W0 – Low tolerance

Watering Requirements

WR1 - keep soil wet at all times, WR2 - keep soil moist but never soggy, WR3 - never let soil dry out

WR1 - keep soil wet at all times,

WR2 - keep soil moist but never soggy,

WR3 - never let soil dry out

Other Properties / Uses

Bee Attraction

None

Bird Attraction(s)

Nesting, Habitat

Nesting,

Habitat

Butterfly Attraction

None

Frog Habitat

Good

Coastal

2nd Line

Edible(s)

None

Fire Retarding

Moderate

Drought Tolerance

Poor

Frost Tolerance

Poor

Snow Tolerance

None

Smog Tolerant

Poor

Landscape Use

Moderate

Special Purpose(s)

Tolerant-Rabbits/Hares, Tolerant-Kangaroo's, Tolerant-Deer, Garden-Shade, Garden-Rock, Garden-Woodland, Foliage-interesting, Garden-Australian Native, Garden-Fern, Garden-Foliage, Garden-Informal, Shade Tolerant, Shady Moist, Sunny Moist, Temporary Inundation

Tolerant-Rabbits/Hares,

Tolerant-Kangaroo's,

Tolerant-Deer,

Garden-Shade,

Garden-Rock,

Garden-Woodland,

Foliage-interesting,

Garden-Australian Native,

Garden-Fern,

Garden-Foliage,

Garden-Informal,

Shade Tolerant,

Shady Moist,

Sunny Moist,

Temporary Inundation

Humidity Requirements

Medium, High

Medium,

High

Fertilising Requirements

FR3, FR5

FR3,

FR5

Wind Tolerance

Light Winds

General Notes

A scrambling fern with fronds that are branched mant times, making an attractive mound, in cool, damp, sunny to shaded positions. Usually around swamps or along creek margins