Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
cruentum
ID:
1125053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. (Cavanilles) 275. 1802 ; & HB. 56. Chr. 15. NPfl. 108

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124391



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum cruentum
  • Cruentum's Hymenophyllum
  • Cruentum's Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum cruentum (also called Blood-veined Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a delicate, small fern with light green fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is often found in moist, shady areas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum cruentum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in areas with high humidity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenophyllum cruentum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single fertile floret and two sterile florets. The seed is a small, yellow, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum cruentum is a slow-growing fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun if kept moist. It can be propagated by division or spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum cruentum

Hymenophyllum cruentum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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