Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sav.) Christenh.
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 19: 19. 2011 [18 Feb 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042211
Common Names
- Anemia marginalis
- Marginalis Anemia
- Marginal Anemia
Description
Anemia marginalis (also called Marginal Anemia, among many other common names) is a fern with dark green, triangular-shaped fronds. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anemia marginalis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Anemia marginalis has a white spathe and a yellow spadix. Seeds: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Anemia marginalis
Anemia marginalis can be found in the temperate regions of India and Sri Lanka.
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,