Haplopteris sikkimensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
1266156
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuhn) E.H.Crane
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 22: 514 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265494
Common Names
- Haplopteris sikkimensis
- Sikkim Haplopteris
- Sikkimensis Haplopteris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haplopteris sikkimensis (also called Sikkim Haplopteris, among many other common names) is a large fern native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa and the Americas. It has an upright growth habit and its fronds are alternate, pinnate, and serrate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris sikkimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplopteris sikkimensis has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
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Haplopteris sikkimensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the root clumps.
Where to Find Haplopteris sikkimensis
Haplopteris sikkimensis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50217739: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Edmund H. Crane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Crane' in the authors string.