Status:
valid
Authors:
(Korovin) Speta
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 103: 17 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035247
Common Names
- Holzneria spicata
- Spiked Holzneria
- Spiked Baby Tears
Description
Holzneria spicata (also called Holzneria spicata, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to India. It grows in forests, on rocks, and in other moist places.
Uses & Benefits
Holzneria spicata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Holzneria spicata flower is white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Holzneria spicata is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Holzneria spicata
Holzneria spicata can be found in India.
Species in the Holzneria genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910753-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].