Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
1244281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Karst.) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 2: 238 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243619



Common Names

  • Hypolepis Viscosa
  • Hairy-Stemmed Fern
  • Velvet Fern


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Description

Hypolepis viscosa (also called Viscous Hypolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen fern native to East and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has glossy green fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolepis viscosa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolepis viscosa has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals that are arranged in a cross-like pattern. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are delicate and have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Hypolepis viscosa

Hypolepis viscosa is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Hypolepis viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolepis viscosa?

Hypolepis viscosa

What is the common name of Hypolepis viscosa?

Viscous Hypolepis

What is the natural habitat of Hypolepis viscosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50125120: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.