Hemionitis fantastica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fantastica
ID:
1409858
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:13. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422323
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Hemionitis fantastica (also called Fantastic fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet forests, stream banks, and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis fantastica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis fantastica has small white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis fantastica can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate some drought once established.
Where to Find Hemionitis fantastica
Hemionitis fantastica is native to South America and is found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Hemionitis fantastica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis fantastica?
Hemionitis fantastica
What is the common name of Hemionitis fantastica?
Fantastic Hemionitis
What type of environment does Hemionitis fantastica prefer?
Hemionitis fantastica prefers moist, shady environments.
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
References
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:77182161-1: Based on the initial data import