Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
1107981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Gen. Fil. t. 47B (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107319

Common Names

  • Helminthostachys zeylanica
  • Helminthostachys
  • Ceylon Horsetail

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Uses & Benefits

Helminthostachys zeylanica, commonly known as Sri Lankan holly fern, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shelter and shade in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Helminthostachys zeylanica flower is small and yellowish-green, with the seed being a small, dark brown spore and the seedlings being small, light green and delicate.

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Where to Find Helminthostachys zeylanica

Helminthostachys zeylanica is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Helminthostachys genus

Species in the Ophioglossaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600168: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.