Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
vandervekenii
ID:
1410394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pic.Serm.) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:22. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422859

Common Names

  • Hemionitis Fern
  • Vandervekenii Fern
  • Leather Fern

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Description

Hemionitis vandervekenii (also called 'Vanderveken's Hemionitis', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It has a creeping habit and grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis vandervekenii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis vandervekenii 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 vandervekenii is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division of clumps or by spores.

Where to Find Hemionitis vandervekenii

Hemionitis vandervekenii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams or in forests.

Hemionitis vandervekenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemionitis vandervekenii?

Hemionitis vandervekenii

What is the common name of Hemionitis vandervekenii?

Vanderveken's Fern

What is the natural habitat of Hemionitis vandervekenii?

Moist forests and woodlands

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.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.