Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 339. 1847 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277315
Common Names
- Hypolepis guianensis
- Guiana Hypolepis
- Guiana Fern
Description
Hypolepis guianensis (also called Guiana Hypolepis, among many other common names) is a small fern native to South America. It has a rounded crown, with a single trunk and grey-green bark. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 8 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Hypolepis guianensis is used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypolepis guianensis has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypolepis guianensis is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Hypolepis guianensis
Hypolepis guianensis is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.
Hypolepis guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypolepis guianensis?
Hypolepis guianensis
What is the common name of Hypolepis guianensis?
Guianan hypolepis
What is the natural habitat of Hypolepis guianensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,