Species:
espiritosantensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 10(21): 27, t.1. 1948
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040454
Common Names
- Anemia Espiritosantensis
- Espirito Santo Anemia
- Espirito-Santo Anemia
Description
Anemia espiritosantensis (also called Espirito Santo Anemia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in the Espirito Santo state. It is found in wet forests, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anemia espiritosantensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anemia espiritosantensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemia espiritosantensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Anemia espiritosantensis
Anemia espiritosantensis is native to the Espirito Santo region of Brazil.
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,