Heterophyllium scabrifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrifolium
ID:
1194831
Status:
valid
Authors:
J. Taylor & P. de la Varde
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1954(4): 513. 512. A–E 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194169
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Heterophyllium scabrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterophyllium scabrifolium is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Heterophyllium scabrifolium: This plant is best propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and fertilization.
Where to Find Heterophyllium scabrifolium
Heterophyllium scabrifolium is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Heterophyllium scabrifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterophyllium scabrifolium?
Heterophyllium scabrifolium
What are the common names of Heterophyllium scabrifolium?
Scabrid water-fern, Scabrid waterfern
Where is Heterophyllium scabrifolium native to?
Asia
Species in the Heterophyllium genus
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,
References
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
Jane Taylor (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181948: Based on data supplied by Bryonames