Arrowhead-Fern
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Scientific name
Hemionitis arifolia
English Name
Arrowhead-Fern
Malayalam name
പട്ടി ചെവിയൻ,എലിചെവി
Common name
Heart Fern
Description
- Habit : Shrub
- Habitat : It is mostly found in the tropical area
- Leaves : heart-shaped, resemble with dog’s ear
- Flowers : small and white flowers
- Stem : upright clusters
How to use
- Wound healing : In some cultures, crushed or powdered Hemionitis arifolia leaves have been applied topically to wounds to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
- Skin conditions : Some traditional healers have used the fern’s leaves for the treatment of skin conditions like boils, cuts, and insect bites.
Uses
Wound healing and Skin condition
Parts used
Whole plant
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Heart Fern is mainly propagated by spores. Collect spores from the underside of mature leaves. Sprinkle them on moist soil and cover to keep humidity high. Keep in a warm, shaded spot. Tiny ferns will appear in a few weeks. Transplant when big enough. Division is rarely used. Keep soil moist and avoid direct sunlight.
