Hemionitis dolomiticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolomiticola
ID:
1410368
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schelpe) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:13. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422833
Common Names
- Hemionitis Fern
- Dolomiticola Fern
- Leather Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis dolomiticola (also called Dolomite Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis dolomiticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis dolomiticola has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis dolomiticola is a tropical fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Hemionitis dolomiticola
Hemionitis dolomiticola is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams or in forests.
Hemionitis dolomiticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis dolomiticola?
Hemionitis dolomiticola
What is the common name of Hemionitis dolomiticola?
Dolomite fern
Where is Hemionitis dolomiticola 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.
Edmund André Charles Lois Eloi Schelpe (1924-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schelpe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182902-1: Based on the initial data import