Antrophyum henryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1128377
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 57. 208 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127715
Common Names
- Henry's Antrophyum Fern
- Henryi Fern
- Antrophyum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antrophyum henryi (also called Henry's Antrophyum, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Antrophyum henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antrophyum henryi has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright frond.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antrophyum henryi is a fern native to China. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6.
Where to Find Antrophyum henryi
Antrophyum henryi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Antrophyum genus
Antrophyum annetii, Antrophyum austroqueenslandicum, Antrophyum brassii, Antrophyum costatum, Antrophyum jagoanum, Antrophyum lancifolium, Antrophyum lessonii, Antrophyum megistophyllum, Antrophyum ovatum, Antrophyum ponapense, Antrophyum simulans, Antrophyum smithii, Antrophyum strictum, Antrophyum subfalcatum, Antrophyum formosanum, Antrophyum bivittatum, Antrophyum trivittatum, Antrophyum immersum, Antrophyum malgassicum, Antrophyum boryanum, Antrophyum mannianum, Antrophyum guayanense, Antrophyum lanceolatum, Antrophyum obovatum, Antrophyum parvulum, Antrophyum vittarioides, Antrophyum latifolium, Antrophyum plantagineum, Antrophyum reticulatum, Antrophyum sessilifolium, Antrophyum henryi, Antrophyum callifolium, Antrophyum castaneum, Antrophyum novae-caledoniae, Antrophyum ledermannii, Antrophyum semicostatum, Antrophyum williamsii, Antrophyum immersum, Antrophyum immersum,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26624582: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.