Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
antillense
ID:
1119758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jenman

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Dept., Jamaica n.° 18: 6 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119096



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum antillense
  • Antillense hymenophyllum
  • Hymenophyllum antillense var. antillense


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Description

Hymenophyllum antillense (also called Antillean Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It has a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, bipinnate fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum antillense is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used in the aquarium trade for its ability to absorb pollutants from the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum antillense has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum antillense is a terrestrial fern native to Central and South America. It is a small to medium-sized fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum antillense

Hymenophyllum antillense is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

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

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