Hymenophyllum copelandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
copelandii
ID:
1227260
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 38: 173. 1968., nom. nov. (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226598
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum copelandii
- Copeland's Filmy Fern
- Copeland's Thread Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum copelandii (also called Copeland's Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to New Zealand. It is a small, evergreen fern, growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest margins and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum copelandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum copelandii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
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Hymenophyllum copelandii can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum copelandii
Hymenophyllum copelandii is a fern native to New Zealand and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Hymenophyllum copelandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum copelandii?
Hymenophyllum copelandii
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum copelandii?
It is a fern
Where is Hymenophyllum copelandii found?
It is found in 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
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17440990-1: Based on the initial data import