Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
selinoides
ID:
1414545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mickel) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:21. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427010



Common Names

  • Hemionitis selinoides
  • Selinoid Hemionitis
  • Selinoid's Hemionitis


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Description

Hemionitis selinoides (also called Selinoid fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern, up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, where it grows in moist habitats, such as along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis selinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Hemionitis selinoides has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis selinoides is a low-growing, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or by spores.

Where to Find Hemionitis selinoides

Hemionitis selinoides is native to the Caribbean islands and Central America.

Hemionitis selinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemionitis selinoides?

Hemionitis selinoides

Where is Hemionitis selinoides native to?

South America

What type of soil does Hemionitis selinoides prefer?

Well-drained soil

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.
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.