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
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.
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