Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) T.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Index Fil. : 252 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274385
Common Names
- Hypolepis Rigescens
- Rigid Hypolepis
- Rigescent Fern
Description
Hypolepis rigescens (also called Rigid Hypolepis, among many other common names) is a small fern native to India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady areas in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hypolepis rigescens is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hypolepis rigescens var. buchtienii (Rosenst.) Schwartsb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypolepis rigescens has small, yellow flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Where to Find Hypolepis rigescens
Hypolepis rigescens is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Hypolepis rigescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypolepis rigescens?
Hypolepis rigescens
What is the common name of Hypolepis rigescens?
Rigid Fern
What is the natural habitat of Hypolepis rigescens?
Dry, open 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,