Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
brevifrons
ID:
1114631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 5: 185 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113969



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum brevifrons
  • Short-Fringed Hymenophyllum
  • Short-Fringed Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum brevifrons (also called Short-fringed filmy fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and short-stalked fronds that are usually 1-2 feet long. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum brevifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum brevifrons has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons that are oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum brevifrons can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum brevifrons

Hymenophyllum brevifrons is found in tropical regions 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

References