Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
brasilianum
ID:
146505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosenst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 46: 73 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145834



Common Names

  • Brazilian Filmy-Fern
  • Brazilian Fern
  • Brazil Filmy-Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum brasilianum (also called Brazilian Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum brasilianum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenophyllum brasilianum is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledon leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum brasilianum is a fern species native to Brazil. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or division. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided and planted in moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum brasilianum

Hymenophyllum brasilianum is found in Brazil.

Hymenophyllum brasilianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum brasilianum?

Hymenophyllum brasilianum

What is the family of Hymenophyllum brasilianum?

Hymenophyllaceae

What is the habitat of Hymenophyllum brasilianum?

Epiphytic on tree trunks in humid forests

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