Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
1410530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:15. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422995

Common Names

  • Hypoleucous Heart Fern
  • Hypoleucous Shield Fern
  • Hypoleucous Holly Fern

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Description

Hemionitis hypoleuca (also called Pale Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to the south of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis hypoleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis hypoleuca has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have long, thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis hypoleuca is a tropical fern that prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but will need more frequent watering in this situation. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Hemionitis hypoleuca

Hemionitis hypoleuca is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas.

Hemionitis hypoleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemionitis hypoleuca?

Hemionitis hypoleuca

What type of plant is Hemionitis hypoleuca?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Hemionitis hypoleuca?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.