Hymenophyllum capurroi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capurroi
ID:
1253821
Status:
valid
Authors:
de la Sota
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 17: 54, fig. 5A-C, pl. 1, 2 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253159
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum capurroi
- Capurroi Hymenophyllum
- Capurroi Hymenophyllum Tree
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Hymenophyllum capurroi (also called Capurro's filmy fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is a small herb, growing up to 10 centimeters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum capurroi is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum capurroi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Hymenophyllum capurroi is a tropical fern that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum capurroi
Hymenophyllum capurroi can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Hymenophyllum capurroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum capurroi?
Hymenophyllum capurroi
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum capurroi?
Capurroi Filmy Fern
What is the natural habitat of Hymenophyllum capurroi?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests of Brazil
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-50169212: Based on the initial data import
Elías Ramón de la Sota (1932-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de la Sota' in the authors string.