Hemionitis robusta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
1409796
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:20. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422261
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis robusta (also called Robust Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, terrestrial fern native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has delicate, light green fronds that are divided into many narrow segments with a robust texture. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as under trees and in rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemionitis robusta is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis robusta is a fern native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow fern that can be propagated from spores or division. To propagate from spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rhizomes into sections, each with a few fronds. Plant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil and keep them moist until they are established.
Where to Find Hemionitis robusta
Hemionitis robusta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.
Hemionitis robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemionitis robusta?
Hemionitis robusta
What type of plant is Hemionitis robusta?
Fern
Where is Hemionitis robusta found?
South America
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182119-1: Based on the initial data import