Hymenophyllum brevidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevidens
ID:
146508
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , ser. 2, 7: 20 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145837
Common Names
- Filmy Fern
- Thin-leaved Filmy Fern
- Short-stalked Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum brevidens (also called Short-toothed 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 brevidens has been 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 brevidens 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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Hymenophyllum brevidens is a fern species native to New Zealand. 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 brevidens
Hymenophyllum brevidens is found in the Philippines.
Hymenophyllum brevidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum brevidens?
Hymenophyllum brevidens
What is the family of Hymenophyllum brevidens?
Hymenophyllaceae
What is the habitat of Hymenophyllum brevidens?
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
References
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17252600-1: Based on the initial data import