Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
brooksiae
ID:
141600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alderw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg II n.° 28. 29. 1918. (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140929



Common Names

  • Hypolepis brooksiae
  • Brooks' Groundfern
  • Brooks Groundfern


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Synonyms

  • Hypolepis celebica C.Chr. [unknown]

Description

Hypolepis brooksiae (also called Brooks' Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady places, often in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolepis brooksiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolepis brooksiae has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolepis brooksiae is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can tolerate full sun. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hypolepis brooksiae

Hypolepis brooksiae is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Hypolepis brooksiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolepis brooksiae?

Hypolepis brooksiae

What type of plant is Hypolepis brooksiae?

Fern

Where does Hypolepis brooksiae grow?

Woodlands and moist areas

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,