Haplopteris hirta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
163859
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fée) S.Linds.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62(1): 119 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163188
Common Names
- Hairy Shield Fern
- Hairy Thelypteris
- Hairy Wood Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Vittaria hirta Fée [unknown]
- Vittaria pumila Mett. [unknown]
Description
Haplopteris hirta (also called 'Hairy haplopteris', among many other common names) is a small fern that is native to the Pacific Islands. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It can also be used to provide shade and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplopteris hirta has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haplopteris hirta is a fern native to the United States. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.
Where to Find Haplopteris hirta
Haplopteris hirta is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Haplopteris hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris hirta?
Haplopteris hirta
What type of plant is Haplopteris hirta?
Fern
Where is Haplopteris hirta found?
India
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
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.
Stuart Lindsay (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Linds.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107765-1: Based on the initial data import