Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.M.Benham) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:23. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427012
Common Names
- Hemionitis windhamii
- Windham's Hemionitis
- Windham Hemionitis
Description
Hemionitis windhamii (also called Windham's hemionitis, among many other common names) is a fern native to South America. It has long, narrow fronds and white spores. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis windhamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hemionitis windhamii has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis windhamii is a tropical evergreen fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by spores and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is tolerant of drought and can withstand some shade.
Where to Find Hemionitis windhamii
Hemionitis windhamii is native to the Caribbean islands and Central 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