Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 347 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156542
Common Names
- Popov's Hyalocystis
- Popov's Water Blisterwort
- Popov's Blisterwort
Description
Hyalocystis popovii (also called Popov's Hyalocystis, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with a creeping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a creeping habit and produces small, green fronds.
Uses & Benefits
Hyalocystis popovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyalocystis popovii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyalocystis popovii is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Hyalocystis popovii
Hyalocystis popovii is native to South America and can be found in the rainforests of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Hyalocystis popovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyalocystis popovii?
Hyalocystis popovii
What is the common name of Hyalocystis popovii?
Popov's Hyalocystis
What type of plant is Hyalocystis popovii?
Hyalocystis popovii is a fern.
Species in the Hyalocystis genus
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,