Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
capillaris
ID:
520850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4: 603 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520182



Common Names

  • Adenogramma Capillaris
  • Hair-Like Adenogramma
  • Hair-Like Adenogramma Vine


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Synonyms

  • Adenogramma lampocarpa E.Mey. ex Fenzl [unknown]
  • Steudelia capillaris Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Adenogramma capillaris (also called Hair-Like Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to South Africa. It has a creeping stem and small, needle-like leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adenogramma capillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenogramma capillaris has a small white flower with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenogramma capillaris can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun. It is a short-lived perennial, so it should be divided every two to three years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Adenogramma capillaris

Adenogramma capillaris is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Adenogramma capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenogramma capillaris?

Adenogramma capillaris

What type of plant is Adenogramma capillaris?

A perennial shrub

What is the natural habitat of Adenogramma capillaris?

It is found in rocky areas and dry coastal scrub

Species in the Molluginaceae family

Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, Adenogramma littoralis, Adenogramma mollugo, Adenogramma physocalyx, Adenogramma rigida, Adenogramma sylvatica, Adenogramma teretifolia, Coelanthum grandiflorum, Coelanthum semiquinquefidum, Coelanthum verticillatum, Glinus bainesii, Glinus herniarioides, Glinus lotoides, Glinus microphyllus, Glinus oppositifolius, Glinus orygioides, Glinus radiatus, Glinus runkewitzii, Glinus sessiliflorus, Glinus setiflorus, Glischrothamnus ulei, Hypertelis angrae-pequenae, Hypertelis arenicola, Hypertelis bowkeriana, Hypertelis caespitosa, Hypertelis salsoloides, Hypertelis spergulacea, Hypertelis trachysperma, Mollugo verticillata, Mollugo pinosia, Mollugo nudicaulis, Mollugo cerviana, Mollugo fragilis, Mollugo angustifolia, Mollugo namaquensis, Mollugo pusilla, Mollugo tenella, Mollugo walteri, Mollugo decandra, Mollugo caespitosa, Mollugo pentaphylla, Mollugo stricta, Mollugo snodgrassii, Mollugo crockeri, Mollugo flavescens, Mollugo floriana,

References