Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
longiseta
ID:
1194843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renauld & Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Bull. Mens. 9: 396 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194181

Common Names

  • Hildebrandtiella longiseta
  • Longiseta Hildebrandtiella
  • Hildebrandtiella Longiseta

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Description

Hildebrandtiella longiseta (also called 'Long-haired Hildebrandt Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is a small, terrestrial fern with erect rhizomes and short-stipitate fronds. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hildebrandtiella longiseta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hildebrandtiella longiseta has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Hildebrandtiella longiseta: This plant is best propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and fertilization.

Where to Find Hildebrandtiella longiseta

Hildebrandtiella longiseta is native to Cameroon and can be found in the southern and western regions.

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181961: Based on data supplied by Bryonames