Taenitis hosei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hosei
ID:
151414
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Holttum
Source:
ipni
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Blumea 16: 92 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000150743
Common Names
- Hose's Taenitis
- Hose's Fern
- Hose's Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hemionitis hosei Baker [unknown]
- Syngramma hosei (Baker) Diels [unknown]
Description
Taenitis hosei (also called Hose's Brake, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical rainforests of South and Central America. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, lanceolate fronds. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often found growing on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Taenitis hosei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a laxative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taenitis hosei is a small white flower, with a single petal. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taenitis hosei is a fern that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. Spores should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the prothalli have developed. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Taenitis hosei
Taenitis hosei can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Taenitis hosei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taenitis hosei?
Taenitis hosei
What type of plant is Taenitis hosei?
Fern
Where is Taenitis hosei found?
Tropical regions of Southeast Asia
Species in the Taenitis genus
Taenitis brooksii, Taenitis cordata, Taenitis diversifolia, Taenitis flabellivenia, Taenitis hosei, Taenitis interrupta, Taenitis marginata, Taenitis obtusa, Taenitis requiniana, Taenitis trilobata, Taenitis blechnoides, Taenitis pinnata, Taenitis mediosora, Taenitis intermedia, Taenitis hookeri, Taenitis vittarioides, Taenitis dimorpha,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17455490-1: Based on the initial data import