Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:20. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422655
Common Names
- Quadripinnata Hemionitis
- Four-pinnate Fern
- Hemionitis Quadripinnata
Description
Hemionitis quadripinnata (also called Four-pinnate Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome and four-pinnate fronds. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and tropical woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis quadripinnata is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemionitis quadripinnata is small and greenish-white with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with four leaflets that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis quadripinnata 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 quadripinnata
Hemionitis quadripinnata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Hemionitis quadripinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis quadripinnata?
Hemionitis quadripinnata
What is the common name of Hemionitis quadripinnata?
Four-pinned False Nettle
What type of plant is Hemionitis quadripinnata?
Herbaceous perennial
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