Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
ipni
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Sert. Pl. sub. t.70. 1844
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151260
Common Names
- Dentata Anemia
- Tooth Anemia
- Anemia Dentata
Synonyms
- Anemia sanctae-martae Christ [unknown]
- Anemia filiformis (Sav.) Sw. [unknown]
- Osmunda filiformis Sav. [unknown]
- Anemia hirsuta integrifolia E.Fourn. [unknown]
Description
Anemia dentata (also called Anemia dentata, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Anemiaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is typically found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anemia dentata can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anemia dentata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemia dentata is a fern native to Thailand and is usually propagated by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by spores in spring or summer.
Where to Find Anemia dentata
Anemia dentata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.
Anemia dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemia dentata?
Anemia dentata
What is the common name of Anemia dentata?
Toothed Anemia
What is the natural habitat of Anemia dentata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania
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,