Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
monticola
ID:
1409629

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:18. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422094



Common Names

  • Hemionitis monticola
  • Monticola Hemionitis
  • Monticola Horsetail Fern


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Description

Hemionitis monticola (also called 'Mountain Hemionitis', among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis monticola has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis monticola is a tropical fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Hemionitis monticola

Hemionitis monticola is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Hemionitis monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemionitis monticola?

Hemionitis monticola

What is the common name of Hemionitis monticola?

Mountain hemi-onitis

What are the characteristics of Hemionitis monticola?

Hemionitis monticola is a small, evergreen fern with deeply lobed, leathery fronds and small, white flowers.

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.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.