Hemionitis chusana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chusana
ID:
1410259
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:11. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422724
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Hemionitis chusana (also called Chusana's Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in moist montane forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis chusana is a fern species that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemionitis chusana is a small, greenish-yellow flower with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis chusana is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by spores. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Hemionitis chusana
Hemionitis chusana can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Hemionitis chusana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis chusana?
Hemionitis chusana
What is the common name of Hemionitis chusana?
Hemionitis chusana
What is the habitat of Hemionitis chusana?
Hemionitis chusana is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in humid and shady areas.
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.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182736-1: Based on the initial data import