Hymenophyllum alveolatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alveolatum
ID:
1127106
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 356 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126444
Common Names
- Alveolatum Hymenophyllum
- Alveolatum Fern
- Alveolatum Hymenophyllum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum alveolatum (also called Alveolate Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is native to China, India, Japan, and Taiwan. It is found in forests, grasslands, and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum alveolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover, as it is a low-growing plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, as its roots help to hold the soil in place.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum alveolatum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters at the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Hymenophyllum alveolatum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum alveolatum
Hymenophyllum alveolatum is found in the mountains of Sichuan province, China.
Species in the Hymenophyllum genus
Hymenophyllum acutum, Hymenophyllum angulosum, Hymenophyllum armstrongii, Hymenophyllum balfourii, Hymenophyllum batuense, Hymenophyllum bicolanum, Hymenophyllum bontocense, Hymenophyllum brachyglossum, Hymenophyllum braithwaitei, Hymenophyllum brasilianum, Hymenophyllum brassii, Hymenophyllum breve, Hymenophyllum brevidens, Hymenophyllum bryophilum, Hymenophyllum caparaoense, Hymenophyllum capillaceum, Hymenophyllum cardunculus, Hymenophyllum cernuum, Hymenophyllum cincinnatum, Hymenophyllum delicatulum, Hymenophyllum deltoidenm, Hymenophyllum diversilobum, Hymenophyllum eboracense, Hymenophyllum edentulum, Hymenophyllum elberti, Hymenophyllum ellipticosorum, Hymenophyllum elongatum, Hymenophyllum emarginatum, Hymenophyllum feejeense, Hymenophyllum filmenofilicum, Hymenophyllum firmum, Hymenophyllum flexuosum, Hymenophyllum foersteri, Hymenophyllum francii, Hymenophyllum frankliniae, Hymenophyllum geluense, Hymenophyllum gorgoneum, Hymenophyllum gracilescens, Hymenophyllum hallierii, Hymenophyllum herterianum, Hymenophyllum hieronymi, Hymenophyllum humboldtianum, Hymenophyllum imbricatum, Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum, Hymenophyllum involucratum, Hymenophyllum johorense, Hymenophyllum junghuhnii, Hymenophyllum kerianum, Hymenophyllum klabatense, Hymenophyllum laminatum,
Species in the Hymenophyllaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26623009: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.