Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
formosa
ID:
1409630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Liebm.) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:14. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422095

Common Names

  • Hemionitis formosa
  • Formosa Hemionitis
  • Formosa Horsetail Fern

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Description

Hemionitis formosa (also called 'Beautiful Hemionitis', 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

Hemionitis formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis formosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis formosa 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 Hemionitis formosa

Hemionitis formosa is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Hemionitis formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemionitis formosa?

Hemionitis formosa

What is the common name of Hemionitis formosa?

Beautiful hemi-onitis

What are the characteristics of Hemionitis formosa?

Hemionitis formosa is a small, evergreen fern with deeply lobed, leathery fronds and small, white flowers.

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

Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.