Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:13. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422825
Common Names
- Hemionitis Fern
- Ehrenbergiana Fern
- Leather Fern
Description
Hemionitis ehrenbergiana (also called Ehrenberg's Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis ehrenbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis ehrenbergiana has small, yellow-green flowers with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis ehrenbergiana is a tropical fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Hemionitis ehrenbergiana
Hemionitis ehrenbergiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Hemionitis ehrenbergiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis ehrenbergiana?
Hemionitis ehrenbergiana
What type of plant is Hemionitis ehrenbergiana?
Fern
Where is Hemionitis ehrenbergiana native to?
Africa, Madagascar, and the Middle East
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