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botanical illustration of Hecistopteris pumila (Spreng.) J.Sm., Hecistopteris pumila (Spreng.) J.Sm.

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Hecistopteris pumila (Spreng.) J.Sm.

Hecistopteris pumila (Spreng.) J.Sm.

Moss Fern · moss fern

At a glance

Origin / distribution: not documented

Cultural traditions: not documented

Recorded uses: not documented

Science studied: not documented

Research volume: 0 indexed records · volume only · methodology ↗

Legal status: Varies by jurisdiction; not assessed in this record.

Names and identity

Family: Pteridaceae

Scientific name: Hecistopteris pumila (Spreng.) J.Sm.

Common names: Moss Fern, moss fern

History

Historical context is not documented in this record.

Origins and distribution

not documented in this record

Documented cultural uses

not documented in this record

Contemporary uses

Contemporary practice is not documented separately in this record.

Scientific compounds

Chemical presence is not evidence of clinical efficacy.

no compound records in this source record

Legality

No exact international trade listing was returned by the CITES checklist for this accepted name. Country-specific law is not assessed here.

Consult the CITES species checklist for current international and national requirements.

Reference images

Hecistopteris pumila (Spreng.) J.Sm.
Hecistopteris pumila (Spreng.) J.Sm. · Hooker, William Jackson, Sir, 1785-1865, author Hooker, William Jackson, Sir, 1785-1865. Century of ferns Fitch, J. N. (John Nugent), 1843-1927, illustrator Pamplin, William, 1806-1899, printer of plates Smith, John Donnell, 1829-1928, former owner. DSI A. Dulau & Co., publisher

Sources

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy · CC BY 4.0

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  • identity · DH-SRC-0030
  • documented_uses · DH-SRC-0030
  • compounds · DH-SRC-0030
  • taxonomy · DH-SRC-GBIF · source ↗
  • common_names · DH-SRC-GBIF · source ↗
  • countries · DH-SRC-GBIF · source ↗

CC BY 4.0 · GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

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