Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
cordobense
ID:
1409580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) C.Larsen & Arana

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 303(3): 228. 2017 [13 Apr 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422045



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum Cordobense
  • Hymenophyllum
  • Cordobense Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum cordobense (also called Cordoba Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum cordobense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum cordobense has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum cordobense is a terrestrial fern that prefers moist, shady areas. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum cordobense

Hymenophyllum cordobense can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Central and South America.

Hymenophyllum cordobense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum cordobense?

Hymenophyllum cordobense

What is the common name of Hymenophyllum cordobense?

Cordoba Filmy-Fern

Where is Hymenophyllum cordobense found?

It is found in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Marcelo D. Arana (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arana' in the authors string.
Cristian Larsen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Larsen' in the authors string.