Hemionitis ilwan - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilwan
ID:
1410207
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:15. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422672
Common Names
- Hemionitis ilwan
- Ilwan Staghorn Fern
- Ilwan Hemionitis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis ilwan (also called Ilwan bladderfern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Hemionitidaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis ilwan is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hemionitis ilwan are small and greenish-yellow in color. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis ilwan can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, divide the clumps in spring or early autumn. For seed, sow the seeds in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Hemionitis ilwan
Hemionitis ilwan can be found in Brazil.
Hemionitis ilwan FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis ilwan?
Hemionitis ilwan
What is the common name of Hemionitis ilwan?
Hemionitis ilwan
Where is Hemionitis ilwan native to?
Hemionitis ilwan is native to India
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182626-1: Based on the initial data import