Haplopteris alternans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternans
ID:
1329219
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Copel.) S.Linds. & C.W.Chen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66(2): 170 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341673
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haplopteris alternans (also called Alternating Haplopteris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris alternans is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplopteris alternans is a pink, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with short stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haplopteris alternans is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Haplopteris alternans
Haplopteris alternans is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Haplopteris alternans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris alternans?
Haplopteris alternans
What is the family of Haplopteris alternans?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Haplopteris alternans?
Alternating Haplopteris
Species in the Haplopteris genus
Haplopteris winitii, Haplopteris hirta, Haplopteris angustissima, Haplopteris scolopendrina, Haplopteris ensiformis, Haplopteris zosterifolia, Haplopteris elongata, Haplopteris anguste-elongata, Haplopteris angustifolia, Haplopteris doniana, Haplopteris flexuosa, Haplopteris fudzinoi, Haplopteris guineensis, Haplopteris longicoma, Haplopteris malayensis, Haplopteris owariensis, Haplopteris sikkimensis, Haplopteris taeniophylla, Haplopteris volkensii, Haplopteris amboinensis, Haplopteris mediosora, Haplopteris plurisulcata, Haplopteris microlepis, Haplopteris heterophylla, Haplopteris yakushimensis, Haplopteris alternans, Haplopteris humblotii, Haplopteris dareicarpa, Haplopteris sessilifrons, Haplopteris schliebenii, Haplopteris ensata,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Stuart Lindsay (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Linds.' in the authors string.
Cheng Wei Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145386-1: Based on the initial data import