Hovenkampia africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
1409599
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) Li Bing Zhang & X.M.Zhou
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 114: 288. 2017 [1 Jul 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422064
Common Names
- Hovenkampia africana
- African Hovenkampia
- African Polypody
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hovenkampia africana (also called 'African Hovenkampia', among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 20 cm long. It is native to Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hovenkampia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovenkampia africana has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovenkampia africana is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, but prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Hovenkampia africana
Hovenkampia africana is native to tropical Africa.
Hovenkampia africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovenkampia africana?
Hovenkampia africana
What is the common name of Hovenkampia africana?
No common name
Where is Hovenkampia africana found?
Tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Hovenkampia genus
Species in the Polypodiaceae family
Dryostichum singulare, Hovenkampia africana, Hovenkampia liebuschii, Hovenkampia schimperiana, Drynaria, Selliguea, Grammitis, Galactodenia, Dictymia, Loxogramme, Goniophlebium, Lecanopteris, Lemmaphyllum, Lepisorus, Leptochilus, Microsorum, Neocheiropteris, Phymatosorus, Podosorus, Thylacopteris, Tricholepidium, Platycerium, Pyrrosia, Campyloneurum, Microgramma, Pecluma, Phlebodium, Pleopeltis, Pleurosoriopsis, Polypodium, Serpocaulon,
References
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Li Bing Zhang (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Bing Zhang' in the authors string.
Xin-Mao Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.M.Zhou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165405-1: Based on the initial data import