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Common Names
- Hymenophyllum caudiculatum
- Caudiculate Hymenophyllum
- Caudiculate Fern
Description
Hymenophyllum caudiculatum (also called Tufted Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with long, narrow, and lance-shaped fronds. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and typically grows in moist and shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum caudiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hymenophyllum caudiculatum var. productum C.Chr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum caudiculatum has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne on the surface of the plant. The flowers are surrounded by small, scale-like leaves. The seeds are tiny and black and are produced in clusters. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is divided into two parts.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum caudiculatum
Hymenophyllum caudiculatum is native to the temperate forests of North America and Europe.
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