Hypolepis elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1287534
Status:
valid
Authors:
Carruth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. 347. 1873 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286872
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Hypolepis elegans (also called Elegant Hypolepis, among many other common names) is a fern with small, green fronds and a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypolepis elegans is a species of fern commonly known as the elegant hypolepis. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an interior decoration. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hypolepis elegans sub. carolinensis BrownseyHypolepis elegans sub. elegans
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypolepis elegans has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypolepis elegans is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and it prefers moist, shady environments. Propagation is done through spores, which are spread by wind and water. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.
Where to Find Hypolepis elegans
Hypolepis elegans can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Hypolepis elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypolepis elegans?
Hypolepis elegans
What are the common names of Hypolepis elegans?
Elegant Ground Fern
What is the natural habitat of Hypolepis elegans?
Moist forests and woodlands
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
William Carruthers (1830-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carruth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17126420-1: Based on the initial data import