Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
edanoi
ID:
1227264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) C.V.Morton

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 38: 173. 1968. (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226602



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum edanoi
  • Edano's Filmy Fern
  • Edano's Thread Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum edanoi (also called Edano'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 edanoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum edanoi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum edanoi 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 edanoi

Hymenophyllum edanoi is a fern native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Hymenophyllum edanoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum edanoi?

Hymenophyllum edanoi

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum edanoi?

It is a fern

Where is Hymenophyllum edanoi 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50048997: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.