Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
151952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl; Prantl

Source:
ipni

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Schiz. 109. 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151281



Common Names

  • Beautiful Anemia
  • Pulchra Anemia
  • Pretty Anemia


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Description

Anemia pulchra (also called Anemia pulchra, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests and swamps, and has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anemia pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Anemia pulchra flower is small and white in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemia pulchra is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season and watered regularly.

Where to Find Anemia pulchra

Anemia pulchra is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Maryland.

Anemia pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemia pulchra?

Anemia pulchra

What is the family of Anemia pulchra?

Pteridaceae

Where is Anemia pulchra found?

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,

References

Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.
Karl Anton Eugen Prantl (1849-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prantl' in the authors string.