Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
xayide
ID:
1410542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:23. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423007

Common Names

  • Xayide Heart Fern
  • Xayide Shield Fern
  • Xayide Holly Fern

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Description

Hemionitis xayide (also called Xayide Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to the south of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis xayide is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis xayide has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis xayide can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may need some protection from the hottest summer sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hemionitis xayide

Hemionitis xayide can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

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.