Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
venusta
ID:
1409627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brade) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:22. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422092

Common Names

  • Hemionitis venusta
  • Venusta Hemionitis
  • Venusta Horsetail Fern

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Description

Hemionitis venusta (also called 'Lovely Hemionitis', among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hemionitis venusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemionitis venusta has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemionitis venusta is a tropical fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Hemionitis venusta

Hemionitis venusta is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Hemionitis venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemionitis venusta?

Hemionitis venusta

What is the common name of Hemionitis venusta?

Lovely hemi-onitis

What are the characteristics of Hemionitis venusta?

Hemionitis venusta is a small, evergreen fern with deeply lobed, leathery fronds and small, white flowers.

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.
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.