Haplopteris elongata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1253345
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) E.H.Crane
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 22: 514 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252683
Common Names
- Haplopteris elongata
- Elongate Haplopteris
- Elongate Haplopteris Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haplopteris elongata (also called Elongated Haplopteris, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, thin fronds with a light green color. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as near streams and in rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplopteris elongata has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haplopteris elongata is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Haplopteris elongata
Haplopteris elongata is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Haplopteris elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris elongata?
Haplopteris elongata
What is the common name of Haplopteris elongata?
Elongated Haplopteris
What type of plant is Haplopteris elongata?
Fern
Species in the Haplopteris genus
Haplopteris winitii, Haplopteris hirta, Haplopteris angustissima, Haplopteris scolopendrina, Haplopteris ensiformis, Haplopteris zosterifolia, Haplopteris elongata, Haplopteris anguste-elongata, Haplopteris angustifolia, Haplopteris doniana, Haplopteris flexuosa, Haplopteris fudzinoi, Haplopteris guineensis, Haplopteris longicoma, Haplopteris malayensis, Haplopteris owariensis, Haplopteris sikkimensis, Haplopteris taeniophylla, Haplopteris volkensii, Haplopteris amboinensis, Haplopteris mediosora, Haplopteris plurisulcata, Haplopteris microlepis, Haplopteris heterophylla, Haplopteris yakushimensis, Haplopteris alternans, Haplopteris humblotii, Haplopteris dareicarpa, Haplopteris sessilifrons, Haplopteris schliebenii, Haplopteris ensata,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Edmund H. Crane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Crane' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1099494-2: Based on the initial data import