Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:13. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422754
Common Names
- Duthiei Hemionitis
- Hemionitis duthiei
- Duthiei Hemionitis
Description
Hemionitis duthiei (also called Leatherleaf fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, evergreen fern with leathery, round to oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, rainforests, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis duthiei is used in traditional Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial agent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis duthiei has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two small, elliptical leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis duthiei is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers a humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Hemionitis duthiei
Hemionitis duthiei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Hemionitis duthiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis duthiei?
Hemionitis duthiei
What are the common names of Hemionitis duthiei?
Duthie's Lace Fern
What is the ideal temperature for Hemionitis duthiei?
65-75°F (18-24°C)
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