Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
jequitinhonhensis
ID:
1409735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salino) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:16. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422200



Common Names

  • Jequitinhonhensis Fern
  • Jequitinhonhensis Hemionitis Fern
  • Hemionitis Fern


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Description

Hemionitis jequitinhonhensis (also called Jequitinhonha fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Brazil. It has a creeping rhizome and simple, pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in mountain forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis jequitinhonhensis is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis jequitinhonhensis has small, pale brown spores and its flowers are small, greenish-brown and have a single, long-stalked leaf. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, light green and have a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis jequitinhonhensis can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the rhizomes in early spring or late summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or summer. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Germination usually takes 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Hemionitis jequitinhonhensis

Hemionitis jequitinhonhensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Jequitinhonha Valley.

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.
Alexandre Salino (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salino' in the authors string.