Phegopteris henriquesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henriquesii
ID:
1409628
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:25. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422093
Common Names
- Phegopteris henriquesii
- Henriquesii Phegopteris
- Henriquesii Beech Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phegopteris henriquesii (also called 'Henrique's Phegopteris', among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phegopteris henriquesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phegopteris henriquesii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phegopteris henriquesii is a tropical fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Phegopteris henriquesii
Phegopteris henriquesii is found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Phegopteris henriquesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phegopteris henriquesii?
Phegopteris henriquesii
What is the common name of Phegopteris henriquesii?
Henriques' beech fern
What are the characteristics of Phegopteris henriquesii?
Phegopteris henriquesii is a small, evergreen fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds and small, yellow-green flowers.
Species in the Phegopteris genus
Phegopteris heterolepia, Phegopteris keraudreniana, Phegopteris connectilis, Phegopteris decursive-pinnata, Phegopteris subaurita, Phegopteris cruciata, Phegopteris hexagonoptera, Phegopteris levingei, Phegopteris tibetica, Phegopteris aurita, Phegopteris paludosa, Phegopteris koreana, Phegopteris henriquesii, Phegopteris microstegia, Phegopteris hirtirachis, Phegopteris fijiensis, Phegopteris andringitrensis, Phegopteris rectangularis, Phegopteris yigongensis, Phegopteris tibetana, Phegopteris dianae, Phegopteris zayuensis, Phegopteris persimilis, Phegopteris aubertii, Phegopteris kinabaluensis, Phegopteris cyclocarpa,
Species in the Thelypteridaceae 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:77182101-1: Based on the initial data import