Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:21. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422468
Description
Hemionitis sieberi (also called Sieber's lipfern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to the tropical Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. This species grows in moist forests, in both shady and sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis sieberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemionitis sieberi is small and yellow. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis sieberi is a fern native to the Caribbean and South America. It is an epiphyte and can be found in humid, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. To cultivate it, provide a moist, well-draining soil, and keep it in a humid, shady environment. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a greenhouse.
Where to Find Hemionitis sieberi
Hemionitis sieberi is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Hemionitis sieberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis sieberi?
Hemionitis sieberi
What type of plant is Hemionitis sieberi?
Fern
Where is Hemionitis sieberi found?
South America
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