Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hirtula
ID:
250630

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 7: 49 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249962



Common Names

  • Hirtula Neobathiea
  • Neobathiea hirtula
  • Hirtula


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Description

Neobathiea hirtula (also called 'Hairy Apostasia', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial fern with fronds up to 1 m long. It grows in moist, shady areas in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and wet schlerophyll woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Neobathiea hirtula is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, wounds, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Neobathiea hirtula var. hirtula
Neobathiea hirtula var. floribunda H.Perrier ex Hermans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neobathiea hirtula has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neobathiea hirtula is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-21°C and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Neobathiea hirtula

Neobathiea hirtula is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and eastern parts of the island.

Neobathiea hirtula FAQ

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Orchidaceae

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,