Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Murak. & X.Cheng ex Y.Fen Chang & K.Hori
Source:
tro
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 374(4): 284. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254854
Common Names
- Hymenasplenium laterepens
- Laterepens Hymenasplenium
- Laterepens Fern
Description
Hymenasplenium laterepens (also called Laterepen Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady soils and is often found in woodlands and moist prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenasplenium laterepens is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hymenasplenium laterepens are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenasplenium laterepens is a small shrub that grows up to 0.5m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Hymenasplenium laterepens
Hymenasplenium laterepens is native to Mexico and can be found growing in dry, tropical forests.
Hymenasplenium laterepens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenasplenium laterepens?
Hymenasplenium laterepens
What is the common name of Hymenasplenium laterepens?
Late-flowering Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Hymenasplenium laterepens?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woodlands
Species in the Hymenasplenium genus
Hymenasplenium inthanonense,
Hymenasplenium murakami-hatanakae,
Hymenasplenium cheilosorum,
Hymenasplenium unilaterale,
Hymenasplenium obscurum,
Hymenasplenium subnormale,
Hymenasplenium hondoense,
Hymenasplenium apogamum,
Hymenasplenium excisum,
Hymenasplenium laterepens,
Hymenasplenium laetum,
Hymenasplenium obtusifolium,
Hymenasplenium delitescens,
Hymenasplenium hoffmannii,
Hymenasplenium ortegae,
Hymenasplenium purpurascens,
Hymenasplenium repandulum,
Hymenasplenium riparium,
Hymenasplenium triquetrum,
Hymenasplenium volubile,
Hymenasplenium basiscopicum,
Hymenasplenium furfuraceum,
Hymenasplenium szechuanense,
Hymenasplenium latidens,
Hymenasplenium quercicola,
Hymenasplenium adiantifrons,
Hymenasplenium changputungense,
Hymenasplenium ikenoi,
Hymenasplenium obliquissimum,
Hymenasplenium pubirhizoma,
Species in the Aspleniaceae family
Asplenicystopteris blindii,
Asplenium acostae,
Asplenium acrobryum,
Asplenium aegaeum,
Asplenium aequibasis,
Asplenium akaishiense,
Asplenium albersii,
Asplenium alvarezense,
Asplenium amaurolobum,
Asplenium amboinense,
Asplenium amoenum,
Asplenium aneitense,
Asplenium anguifrons,
Asplenium anguineum,
Asplenium apoense,
Asplenium aran-tohanum,
Asplenium araucarieti,
Asplenium artanense,
Asplenium ascensionis,
Asplenium athertonense,
Asplenium atrovirens,
Asplenium atuntzeense,
Asplenium austrobrasiliense,
Asplenium badense,
Asplenium barrancense,
Asplenium batuense,
Asplenium bavaricum,
Asplenium bechereri,
Asplenium beckeri,
Asplenium belloides,
Asplenium bicarinatum,
Asplenium bicentenniale,
Asplenium bipinnatifidum,
Asplenium borneense,
Asplenium bouharmontii,
Asplenium bourgaei,
Asplenium brachycarpum,
Asplenium bradeanum,
Asplenium brissaginense,
Asplenium bugoiense,
Asplenium burundense,
Asplenium capitisyork,
Asplenium carinatum,
Asplenium cariocanum,
Asplenium carnarvonense,
Asplenium carruthersii,
Asplenium celtibericum,
Asplenium centovallense,
Asplenium centrafricanum,
Asplenium cesatianum,
References
Yan Fen Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Fen Chang' in the authors string.
Kiyotaka Hori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hori' in the authors string.