Haplopteris sessilifrons - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifrons
ID:
1330745
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miyam. & H.Ohba) S.Linds.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67(1): 40 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343199
Common Names
- Sessilifrons Haplopteris
- Haplopteris sessilifrons
- Sessilifrons Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haplopteris sessilifrons (also called Sessile-fruited Haplopteris, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris sessilifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplopteris sessilifrons has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Haplopteris sessilifrons is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Haplopteris sessilifrons
Haplopteris sessilifrons can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cameroon.
Haplopteris sessilifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris sessilifrons?
Haplopteris sessilifrons
What are the common names of Haplopteris sessilifrons?
Sessile-fringed Haplopteris
What is the natural habitat of Haplopteris sessilifrons?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
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
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Futoshi Miyamoto (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyam.' in the authors string.
Stuart Lindsay (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Linds.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149121-1: Based on the initial data import