Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
emarginatum
ID:
146546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 101 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145875



Common Names

  • Emarginatum Filmy-fern
  • Emarginatum Hymenophyllum
  • Hymenophyllum Emarginatum


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Synonyms

  • Hymenophyllum eximium Kunze [unknown]
  • Hymenophyllum inclinatum Bosch [unknown]
  • Hymenophyllum sororium Bosch [unknown]
  • Mecodium emarginatum (Sw.) Copel. [unknown]
  • Trichomanes emarginatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Sphaerocionium macrocarpum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Hymenophyllum macrocarpum Bosch [unknown]

Description

Hymenophyllum emarginatum (also called Notched Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a single, thin, translucent leaf. It is native to New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum emarginatum is a species of fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hymenophyllum emarginatum are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are delicate and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum emarginatum is a small, delicate fern native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it has a high tolerance for a wide range of conditions. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate full sun. It is best propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum emarginatum

Hymenophyllum emarginatum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Hymenophyllum emarginatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum emarginatum?

Hymenophyllum emarginatum

What is the family of Hymenophyllum emarginatum?

Hymenophyllaceae

What is the habitat of Hymenophyllum emarginatum?

Epiphytic on tree trunks in humid forests

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