Hemionitis pinnatifida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifida
ID:
1113684
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 399 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113022
Common Names
- Hemionitis pinnatifida
- Hemionitis Pinnatifida Fern
- Pinnatifida Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis pinnatifida (also called Leatherleaf fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It has large, leathery fronds with deeply lobed edges and a creeping rhizome. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and other areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis pinnatifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis pinnatifida has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of two to three. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single, slender leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis pinnatifida can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in part shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Hemionitis pinnatifida
Hemionitis pinnatifida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and Asia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26607264: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.