Hymenophyllum apteryx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apteryx
ID:
1279153
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kessler & Sundue
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Blumea 50(3): 555 (-557; fig. 1a-b) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278491
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Hymenophyllum apteryx (also called 'Wingless Filmy Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum apteryx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum apteryx has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round seed capsules. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Hymenophyllum apteryx is a fern native to South America. It can be propagated from spores or stem cuttings. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum apteryx
Hymenophyllum apteryx can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Hymenophyllum apteryx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum apteryx?
Hymenophyllum apteryx
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum apteryx?
Wingless Filmy Fern
What is the habitat of Hymenophyllum apteryx?
It is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings
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-50298189: Based on the initial data import
Michael Kessler (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kessler' in the authors string.
Michael Sundue (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sundue' in the authors string.