Hemionitis tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1114898
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raddi
Source:
tro
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Opusc. Sci. 3. 284. 1819 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114236
Common Names
- Hemionitis Fern
- Tomentosa Fern
- Hemionitis Tomentosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemionitis tomentosa (also called woolly net-veined fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 8 inches long. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as mountain forests, ravines, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hemionitis tomentosa is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemionitis tomentosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemionitis tomentosa is a hardy fern that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by spores. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores should be collected in late summer and sown on a sterile medium. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.
Where to Find Hemionitis tomentosa
Hemionitis tomentosa can be found in Central America and the Caribbean.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26608622: Based on the initial data import
Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.