Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
1275314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 545 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274652



Common Names

  • Hymenidium Bicolor
  • Hymenidium
  • Bicolor


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Description

Hymenidium bicolor (also called Two-colored Hymenidium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenidiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in habitats such as tropical rainforests and cloud forests. It has dark green, lanceolate fronds and pale yellow-green sori. The rhizomes are short-creeping and covered in brown scales.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenidium bicolor 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, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenidium bicolor is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenidium bicolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Hymenidium bicolor

Hymenidium bicolor is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Hymenidium bicolor FAQ

What are the common names for Hymenidium bicolor?

Bicolor Hymenidium

What are the uses of Hymenidium bicolor?

Hymenidium bicolor is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Where is Hymenidium bicolor found?

Hymenidium bicolor is found in India, Nepal, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Hymenidium genus

Hymenidium brunonis, Hymenidium corydalifolium, Hymenidium densiflorum, Hymenidium dentatum, Hymenidium huzhihaoi, Hymenidium kansuense, Hymenidium lhasanum, Hymenidium lindleyanum, Hymenidium mieheanum, Hymenidium nanum, Hymenidium pachycaule, Hymenidium sikkimense, Hymenidium stellatum, Hymenidium virgatum, Hymenidium delavayi, Hymenidium chloroleucum, Hymenidium heterosciadium, Hymenidium apiolens, Hymenidium bicolor, Hymenidium wilsonii, Hymenidium nubigenum, Hymenidium pulszkyi, Hymenidium hedinii, Hymenidium astrantioideum, Hymenidium foetens, Hymenidium heracleifolium, Hymenidium macrochlaenum, Hymenidium benthamii, Hymenidium davidii, Hymenidium decurrens, Hymenidium cristatum, Hymenidium amabile, Hymenidium yunnanense, Hymenidium pilosum, Hymenidium album, Hymenidium szechenyi, Hymenidium hookeri, Hymenidium tsekuense, Hymenidium giraldii, Hymenidium linearilobum, Hymenidium wrightianum, Hymenidium ladyginii,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.