Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1107866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Savigny) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. (Swartz) 157. 1806 [Mar-Apr 1806] ; & HB. 433 (pt). Prantl, Schiz. 95. Chr. 349. NPfl. 368. 1806.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107204



Common Names

  • Woolly Anemia
  • Woolly Bloodleaf
  • Woolly Spiderwort


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Description

Anemia tomentosa (also called Woolly Anemia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has small, rounded fronds and is often found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anemia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is often used in terrariums and dish gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anemia tomentosa var. mexicana (C.Presl) Mickel
Anemia tomentosa var. anthriscifolia (Schrad.) Mickel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anemia tomentosa has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemia tomentosa is a hardy evergreen fern that is native to tropical regions. It is easy to propagate from spores and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings.

Where to Find Anemia tomentosa

Anemia tomentosa can be found in Mexico.

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-26600026: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Marie Jules César Savigny (1777-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Savigny' in the authors string.