Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
aquilinaris
ID:
1281923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fée) Christ

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier II. 2. 636. 1902 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281261



Common Names

  • Hypolepis aquilinaris
  • Eagle Fern
  • Aquilinaris Hypolepis


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Description

Hypolepis aquilinaris (also called Aquiline Hypolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as stream banks, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolepis aquilinaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolepis aquilinaris has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolepis aquilinaris is a tropical evergreen fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Hypolepis aquilinaris

Hypolepis aquilinaris is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Hypolepis aquilinaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolepis aquilinaris?

Hypolepis aquilinaris

What type of plant is Hypolepis aquilinaris?

Hypolepis aquilinaris is a fern

Where is Hypolepis aquilinaris native to?

Hypolepis aquilinaris is native to India

Species in the Hypolepis genus

Hypolepis archboldii, Hypolepis bamleriana, Hypolepis brooksiae, Hypolepis dicksonioides, Hypolepis hawaiiensis, Hypolepis hispaniolica, Hypolepis malesiana, Hypolepis millefolium, Hypolepis mitis, Hypolepis resistens, Hypolepis scabristipes, Hypolepis stolonifera, Hypolepis trichobacillifornis, Hypolepis urbani, Hypolepis rubiginosopilosula, Hypolepis trinationalis, Hypolepis krameri, Hypolepis sparsisora, Hypolepis nigrescens, Hypolepis punctata, Hypolepis repens, Hypolepis tenerrima, Hypolepis amaurorachis, Hypolepis rugosula, Hypolepis stuebelii, Hypolepis parallelogramma, Hypolepis bogotensis, Hypolepis flexuosa, Hypolepis obtusata, Hypolepis hostilis, Hypolepis melanochlaena, Hypolepis trichochlaena, Hypolepis trichobacilliformis, Hypolepis ditrichomatis, Hypolepis muelleri, Hypolepis jamaicensis, Hypolepis tenuifolia, Hypolepis grandis, Hypolepis ambigua, Hypolepis blepharochlaena, Hypolepis thysanochlaena, Hypolepis microchlaena, Hypolepis crassa, Hypolepis glabrescens, Hypolepis tenera, Hypolepis nuda, Hypolepis fimbriata, Hypolepis inermis, Hypolepis polypodioides, Hypolepis alpina,

Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family

Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia, Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50313189: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.