Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
barbatum
ID:
1117186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bosch) Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 68 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116524



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum barbatum
  • Bearded Hymenophyllum
  • Bearded Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum barbatum (also called 'Bearded Filmy-Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Hymenophyllaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It grows in moist forests, often on limestone rocks or cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum barbatum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and small size. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum barbatum has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum barbatum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a potting mix consisting of equal parts of peat, perlite, and sand. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum barbatum

Hymenophyllum barbatum can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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-26611172: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.