Hemionitis majestosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
majestosa
ID:
1410265
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Yesilyurt) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:17. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422730
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis majestosa (also called Majestic Hemionitis, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in moist montane forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis majestosa is a fern species that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemionitis majestosa is a small, greenish-yellow flower with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis majestosa is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by spores. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Hemionitis majestosa
Hemionitis majestosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Hemionitis majestosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis majestosa?
Hemionitis majestosa
What is the common name of Hemionitis majestosa?
Hemionitis majestosa
What is the habitat of Hemionitis majestosa?
Hemionitis majestosa is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in humid and shady areas.
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.
Jovita Cislinski Yesilyurt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yesilyurt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182745-1: Based on the initial data import