Description
Hypolepis crassa (also called Hypolepis crassa var. crassa, Hypolepis crassa var. subdentata, among many other common names) is a small fern species native to New Zealand. It has thin, delicate fronds with small, round sori on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hypolepis crassa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypolepis crassa has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown, globose spore. The seedlings are short-lived and have a single frond.