Hemionitis grevilleoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grevilleoides
ID:
1409850
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Christ) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:14. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422315
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis grevilleoides (also called Grevilleoides 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 grevilleoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis grevilleoides 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 grevilleoides is a fern native to Brazil. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Hemionitis grevilleoides
Hemionitis grevilleoides is native to Australia and is found in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales.
Hemionitis grevilleoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis grevilleoides?
Hemionitis grevilleoides
What is the common name of Hemionitis grevilleoides?
Greville's fern
What is the habitat of Hemionitis grevilleoides?
Moist woods, thickets, and stream banks
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.
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182153-1: Based on the initial data import