Status:
valid
Authors:
Holttum
Source:
ipni
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20(3): 460 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140916
Common Names
- Hairy Shield Fern
- Hairy Lace Fern
- Hairy Fern
Description
Histiopteris pilosa (also called Hairy Shieldfern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Histiopteridaceae. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is found in moist woodlands and along streams. It is a perennial plant with a creeping rhizome, and it produces fronds up to 60 cm long. The fronds are bipinnate, with the leaflets being ovate to lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Histiopteris pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Histiopteris pilosa has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Histiopteris pilosa is a fern native to the Himalayas. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from acidic to alkaline, and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Histiopteris pilosa
Histiopteris pilosa is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Histiopteris pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Histiopteris pilosa?
Histiopteris pilosa
What type of plant is Histiopteris pilosa?
Fern
Where does Histiopteris pilosa grow?
Woodlands and moist areas
Species in the Histiopteris genus
Histiopteris alte-alpina,
Histiopteris caudata,
Histiopteris conspicua,
Histiopteris estipulata,
Histiopteris hennipmanii,
Histiopteris herbacea,
Histiopteris pilosa,
Histiopteris reniformis,
Histiopteris sinuata,
Histiopteris squamulata,
Histiopteris stipulacea,
Histiopteris incisa,
Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family
Blotiella bouxiniana,
Blotiella crenata,
Blotiella isaloensis,
Blotiella marojejyensis,
Blotiella coursii,
Blotiella reducta,
Blotiella glabra,
Blotiella natalensis,
Blotiella lindeniana,
Blotiella madagascariensis,
Blotiella mannii,
Blotiella currorii,
Blotiella pubescens,
Blotiella tisserantii,
Blotiella hieronymi,
Blotiella sinuata,
Blotiella stipitata,
Blotiella trichosora,
Blotiella coriacea,
Blotiella confusa,
Blotiella lanceifolia,
Dennstaedtia ampla,
Dennstaedtia canaliculata,
Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides,
Dennstaedtia elmeri,
Dennstaedtia fusca,
Dennstaedtia glabrata,
Dennstaedtia hooveri,
Dennstaedtia inermis,
Dennstaedtia macgregorii,
Dennstaedtia magnifica,
Dennstaedtia merrillii,
Dennstaedtia novoguineensis,
Dennstaedtia parksii,
Dennstaedtia penicillifera,
Dennstaedtia remota,
Dennstaedtia resinifera,
Dennstaedtia rufidula,
Dennstaedtia samoensis,
Dennstaedtia shawii,
Dennstaedtia sumatrana,
Dennstaedtia terminalis,
Dennstaedtia williamsii,
Dennstaedtia hirsuta,
Dennstaedtia punctilobula,
Dennstaedtia scandens,
Dennstaedtia smithii,
Dennstaedtia wilfordii,
Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia,
Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,