Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.H.Wright) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:23. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422818
Common Names
- Hemionitis woodfordii
- Woodford's Hemionitis
- Woodford's Horsetail Fern
Description
Hemionitis woodfordii (also called Woodford's Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis woodfordii is used in traditional Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial agent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis woodfordii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis woodfordii is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It is best grown in an area with high humidity and temperatures between 60-80F (15-27C). It is not tolerant of drought or extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Hemionitis woodfordii
Hemionitis woodfordii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Hemionitis woodfordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis woodfordii?
Hemionitis woodfordii
What is the common name of Hemionitis woodfordii?
Woodfordii Hemionitis
What is the family of Hemionitis woodfordii?
Polypodiaceae
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