Hemionitis hirta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
1410421
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:15. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422886
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis hirta (also called hairy hemionitis, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical regions of the Americas and Asia. It typically grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green spores.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to help control soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis hirta has small, white flowers with yellow centers and seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with small, hairy leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis hirta is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants. It prefers moist, humid environments and can be grown in a pot or in a hanging basket. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring and the spores should be sown in the summer.
Where to Find Hemionitis hirta
Hemionitis hirta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Hemionitis hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis hirta?
Hemionitis hirta
What is the common name of Hemionitis hirta?
Hairy Hemionitis
What is the natural habitat of Hemionitis hirta?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182958-1: Based on the initial data import