Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
glabella
ID:
1409782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mett.; Kuhn) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:14. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422247



Common Names

  • Glabella Fern
  • Glabella Hemionitis
  • Hemionitis glabella


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Description

Hemionitis glabella (also called Smooth Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, terrestrial fern native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has delicate, light green fronds that are divided into many narrow segments with a smooth texture. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as under trees and in rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis glabella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis glabella has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis glabella is a tropical fern native to Madagascar, India, and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, clump-forming fern with leathery, glossy, dark green fronds. It is easy to propagate by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Hemionitis glabella

Hemionitis glabella is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Hemionitis glabella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemionitis glabella?

Hemionitis glabella

What is the common name of Hemionitis glabella?

Smooth Fern

What is the natural habitat of Hemionitis glabella?

Hemionitis glabella is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.