Hemionitis recurvata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurvata
ID:
1410425
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:20. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422890
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis recurvata (also called recurved hemionitis, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical regions of the Americas and Asia. It typically grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green spores.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis recurvata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to help control soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis recurvata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with small, curved leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis recurvata is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants. It prefers moist, humid environments and can be grown in a pot or in a hanging basket. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring and the spores should be sown in the summer.
Where to Find Hemionitis recurvata
Hemionitis recurvata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Hemionitis recurvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis recurvata?
Hemionitis recurvata
What is the common name of Hemionitis recurvata?
Recurved Hemionitis
What is the natural habitat of Hemionitis recurvata?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182963-1: Based on the initial data import