Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepigera
ID:
1043199

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Christenh.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 31: 59. 2011 [24 Oct 2011]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042537



Common Names

  • Anemia
  • Lepigera
  • Anemia lepigera


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Description

Anemia lepigera (also called Lepigera Anemia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous species that is found in the Yunnan province of China. It is characterized by its erect, simple, and branched stems and has a yellowish-green to greenish-brown color. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Anemia lepigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anemia lepigera has small, greenish-white flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a short stem and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemia lepigera is an evergreen fern native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun if given sufficient water.

Where to Find Anemia lepigera

Anemia lepigera is native to Central and South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100375169: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.