Hemionitis adornata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adornata
ID:
1409699
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Yesilyurt) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:09. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422164
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis adornata (also called Adorned Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests, woodlands, and moist grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis adornata is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought-resistant and has a long lifespan.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemionitis adornata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, and have a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis adornata is a small, evergreen fern native to South Africa. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Hemionitis adornata
Hemionitis adornata is native to tropical Africa.
Hemionitis adornata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis adornata?
Hemionitis adornata
What is the common name of Hemionitis adornata?
Adorned fern
Where is Hemionitis adornata found?
Hemionitis adornata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Hemionitis genus
Hemionitis aureonitens, Hemionitis palmata, Hemionitis pedata, Hemionitis pinnatifida, Hemionitis tomentosa, Hemionitis rufa, Hemionitis levyi, Hemionitis subcordata, Hemionitis cordata, Hemionitis vestita, Hemionitis hederifolia, Hemionitis smithii, Hemionitis bipinnata, Hemionitis distans, Hemionitis venusta, Hemionitis monticola, Hemionitis formosa, Hemionitis andromedifolia, Hemionitis adiantoides, Hemionitis angustata, Hemionitis aemula, Hemionitis angelica, Hemionitis apparicioi, Hemionitis anceps, Hemionitis arequipensis, Hemionitis allosuroides, Hemionitis auryn, Hemionitis albomarginata, Hemionitis alleniae, Hemionitis angustifolia, Hemionitis angolensis, Hemionitis apiacea, Hemionitis aliena, Hemionitis achariorum, Hemionitis atropurpurea, Hemionitis albofusca, Hemionitis crassifolia, Hemionitis angustifrondosa, Hemionitis cymbiformis, Hemionitis delavayi, Hemionitis adornata, Hemionitis dichotoma, Hemionitis krameri, Hemionitis bicolor, Hemionitis drakeana, Hemionitis glauca, Hemionitis dinteri, Hemionitis falkor, Hemionitis dactylifera, Hemionitis hykrionii,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Jovita Cislinski Yesilyurt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yesilyurt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182000-1: Based on the initial data import