Hemionitis californica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
1410435
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt. & Hook.) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:11. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422900
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis californica (also called California fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 25 cm long. It is native to California and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can be used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis californica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis californica is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial fern that is native to California and Oregon. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division of clumps or by spores.
Where to Find Hemionitis californica
Hemionitis californica can be found in California, USA
Hemionitis californica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis californica?
Hemionitis californica
What is the common name of Hemionitis californica?
California fern
Where is Hemionitis californica found?
It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California
Species in the Hemionitis genus
Hemionitis aureonitens, Hemionitis palmata, Hemionitis pedata, Hemionitis pinnatifida, Hemionitis tomentosa, Hemionitis rufa, Hemionitis levyi, Hemionitis subcordata, Hemionitis cordata, Hemionitis vestita, Hemionitis hederifolia, Hemionitis smithii, Hemionitis bipinnata, Hemionitis distans, Hemionitis venusta, Hemionitis monticola, Hemionitis formosa, Hemionitis andromedifolia, Hemionitis adiantoides, Hemionitis angustata, Hemionitis aemula, Hemionitis angelica, Hemionitis apparicioi, Hemionitis anceps, Hemionitis arequipensis, Hemionitis allosuroides, Hemionitis auryn, Hemionitis albomarginata, Hemionitis alleniae, Hemionitis angustifolia, Hemionitis angolensis, Hemionitis apiacea, Hemionitis aliena, Hemionitis achariorum, Hemionitis atropurpurea, Hemionitis albofusca, Hemionitis crassifolia, Hemionitis angustifrondosa, Hemionitis cymbiformis, Hemionitis delavayi, Hemionitis adornata, Hemionitis dichotoma, Hemionitis krameri, Hemionitis bicolor, Hemionitis drakeana, Hemionitis glauca, Hemionitis dinteri, Hemionitis falkor, Hemionitis dactylifera, Hemionitis hykrionii,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182977-1: Based on the initial data import