Haplopteris winitii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
winitii
ID:
154415
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tagawa & K.Iwats.) S.Linds.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 66(2): 357 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153744
Common Names
- Winit's Haplopteris
- Haplopteris Winitii
- Haplopteris Winitii Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haplopteris winitii (also called Winit's Haplopteris, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Haplopteridaceae family. It is native to Thailand. This fern is found in tropical moist lowland forests, growing on rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopteris winitii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplopteris winitii is a small, yellow-greenish, three-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haplopteris winitii is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Haplopteris winitii
Haplopteris winitii is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Haplopteris winitii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopteris winitii?
Haplopteris winitii
What type of plant is Haplopteris winitii?
Fern
Where is Haplopteris winitii native to?
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
Motoji Tagawa (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagawa' in the authors string.
Kunio Iwatsuki (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Iwats.' 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:77099876-1: Based on the initial data import