Status:
valid
Authors:
(Christ) C.W.Chen & S.Linds.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 70(1): 186. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423239
Common Names
- Haplopteris ensata
- Ensata Haplopteris
- Ensata Filmy Fern
Description
Haplopteris ensata (also called ensate fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and can grow up to 6 feet tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of white to purple flowers. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris ensata is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and parks. It has a unique shape and is known for its bright blue flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplopteris ensata has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small, dense spikes. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplopteris ensata can be propagated by division or spores. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Spores should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Haplopteris ensata
Haplopteris ensata can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Haplopteris ensata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris ensata?
Haplopteris ensata
What is the common name of Haplopteris ensata?
Ensate Haplopteris
What is the natural habitat of Haplopteris ensata?
Haplopteris ensata is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes in the western Mediterranean region
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
Cheng Wei Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Chen' in the authors string.