Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwartsb. & J.Prado
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 106(1): 5 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346176
Common Names
- Hypolepis pedropaloensis
- Pedropaloensis Hypolepis
- Hypolepis Pedropaloensis
Description
Hypolepis pedropaloensis (also called Pedro Palao Hypolepis, among many other common names) is a flowering plant species native to Ecuador. It has a single stem and a single flower, with a yellowish-green petals and a yellowish-green calyx. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypolepis pedropaloensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypolepis pedropaloensis has small, white flowers with five tepals. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypolepis pedropaloensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Hypolepis pedropaloensis
Hypolepis pedropaloensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Hypolepis pedropaloensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypolepis pedropaloensis?
Hypolepis pedropaloensis
What is the natural habitat of Hypolepis pedropaloensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Hypolepis pedropaloensis?
Pedro Palos fern
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,