Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 176 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727084
Common Names
- Hymenolaena polyphylla
- Many-Leaved Hymenolaena
- Many-Leaved Fern
Description
Hymenolaena polyphylla (also called Many-Leaved Hymenolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India and is typically found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenolaena polyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenolaena polyphylla is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenolaena polyphylla is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps of the plant and replanting them in the substrate.
Where to Find Hymenolaena polyphylla
Hymenolaena polyphylla is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Hymenolaena polyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenolaena polyphylla?
Hymenolaena polyphylla
What is the natural habitat of Hymenolaena polyphylla?
It is found in dry, rocky areas.
What is the growth habit of Hymenolaena polyphylla?
It is an annual herb with small, white flowers.
Species in the Hymenolaena genus
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,