Herbertus oldfieldianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oldfieldianus
ID:
1524740
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Rodway
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Tasmanian Bryophyta. 2: 122. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010406
Common Names
- Herbertus oldfieldianus
- Oldfield's Herbertus
- Oldfield's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herbertus oldfieldianus (also called 'Oldfield's Polypody', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. It is found in rocky habitats, often in crevices and on walls.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertus oldfieldianus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herbertus oldfieldianus has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herbertus oldfieldianus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be about 10 cm long. Layering is done by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted. Once rooted, the branch can be cut off and transplanted.
Where to Find Herbertus oldfieldianus
Herbertus oldfieldianus can be found in South America.
Herbertus oldfieldianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertus oldfieldianus?
Herbertus oldfieldianus
Where is Herbertus oldfieldianus found?
South Africa
What type of environment does Herbertus oldfieldianus prefer?
Grasslands
Species in the Herbertus genus
Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis,
Species in the Herbertaceae family
Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis, Schisma orizabense, Schisma uleanum, Triandrophyllum symmetricum, Triandrophyllum eophyllum, Triandrophyllum fernandeziense, Triandrophyllum heterophyllum, Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100462466: Based on data supplied by Bryonames