Hookeria dussii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dussii
ID:
1184324
Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 16: 9 1902
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183662
Common Names
- Hookeria dussii
- Duss' Hookeria
- Duss Hookeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hookeria dussii (also called Duss' Hook Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with lance-shaped to oblong-lanceolate fronds. It is native to the southeastern United States, growing in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hookeria dussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hookeria dussii is small and yellow, with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesWhere to Find Hookeria dussii
Hookeria dussii can be found in Europe and North America.
Hookeria dussii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hookeria dussii?
Hookeria dussii
What type of plant is Hookeria dussii?
Fern
Where is Hookeria dussii found?
North America
Species in the Hookeriaceae family
Crossomitrium acuminatum, Crossomitrium epiphyllum, Crossomitrium goebelii, Crossomitrium patrisiae, Crossomitrium phragmidiaceum, Crossomitrium saprophilum, Crossomitrium scabrisetum, Crossomitrium tenellum, Crossomitrium wallisii, Crossomitrium rotundifolium, Hookeria acutifolia, Hookeria commutata, Hookeria contracta, Hookeria dussii, Hookeria janeirensis, Hookeria lucens, Hookeria magellanica, Hookeria orbignyana, Hookeria splachnifolia, Hookeria uliginosa, Hookeria viridula, Hookeria perrinii, Pterygophyllum chonoticum, Pterygophyllum fragile, Pterygophyllum sublimbatum,
References
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163502: Based on data supplied by Bryonames