Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pray) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:16. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422204
Common Names
- Jacalensis Fern
- Jacalensis Hemionitis Fern
- Hemionitis Fern
Description
Hemionitis jacalensis (also called Jacal fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Mexico. It has a creeping rhizome and simple, pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in mountain forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis jacalensis is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis jacalensis has small, pale brown spores and its flowers are small, greenish-brown and have a single, long-stalked leaf. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, light green and have a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis jacalensis can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the rhizomes in early spring or late summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or summer. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Germination usually takes 1-2 weeks.
Where to Find Hemionitis jacalensis
Hemionitis jacalensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Hemionitis jacalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis jacalensis?
Hemionitis jacalensis
What is the common name of Hemionitis jacalensis?
Jacal Fern
What is the natural habitat of Hemionitis jacalensis?
Hemionitis jacalensis is found in 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