Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
ehrenbergiana
ID:
1410360

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

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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.

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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

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.