Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
vestita
ID:
1124793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) J.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Hist. Fil. 151 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124131



Common Names

  • Hemionitis vestita
  • Vestita Hemionitis
  • Vestita Fern


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Description

Hemionitis vestita (also called Velvet Cloak Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Adiantaceae family. It is a terrestrial fern with long, creeping rhizomes and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is native to India, Nepal, and China. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in ravines, and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis vestita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to reduce air pollution, as it is known to absorb pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis vestita has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two or more leaves, each with a dentate tip.

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Where to Find Hemionitis vestita

Hemionitis vestita can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.