Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Akad. Wien 79: 48. 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162899
Common Names
- Anemia barbatula
- Barb's Anemia
- Barb's Chain Fern
Description
Anemia barbatula (also called 'Barbate anemia', among many other common names) is a small fern that is native to the Pacific Islands. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anemia barbatula is a fern that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create a natural privacy barrier and is known for its ability to purify the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anemia barbatula has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have narrow, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemia barbatula is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated by spores, division, or by rhizome cuttings. It can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground in a shady area.
Where to Find Anemia barbatula
Anemia barbatula is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Anemia barbatula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemia barbatula?
Anemia barbatula
What type of plant is Anemia barbatula?
Fern
Where is Anemia barbatula found?
India
Species in the Anemiaceae family
Anemia abbottii,
Anemia blackii,
Anemia candidoi,
Anemia damazii,
Anemia dardanoi,
Anemia dentata,
Anemia diversifolia,
Anemia duartei,
Anemia hatschbachii,
Anemia lancea,
Anemia laxa,
Anemia mirabilis,
Anemia nervosa,
Anemia pallida,
Anemia pulchra,
Anemia retroflexa,
Anemia trichorhiza,
Anemia tripinnata,
Anemia ulbrichtii,
Anemia ulei,
Anemia warmingii,
Anemia barbatula,
Anemia intermedia,
Anemia tenella,
Anemia espiritosantensis,
Anemia luetzelburgii,
Anemia caffrorum,
Anemia marginalis,
Anemia mohriana,
Anemia nudiuscula,
Anemia saxatilis,
Anemia vestita,
Anemia lepigera,
Anemia affinis,
Anemia hirsuta,
Anemia jaliscana,
Anemia karwinskyana,
Anemia multiplex,
Anemia munchii,
Anemia oblongifolia,
Anemia pastinacaria,
Anemia phyllitidis,
Anemia semihirsuta,
Anemia tomentosa,
Anemia paraphyllitidis,
Anemia recondita,
Anemia lanipes,
Anemia schimperiana,
Anemia madagascariensis,
Anemia perrieriana,