Hymenophyllum frankliniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frankliniae
ID:
146562
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
ipni
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Tasmanian J. Nat. Sci. 1: 378. 1841
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145891
Common Names
- Frankliniae Filmy Fern
- Hymenophyllum Frankliniae
- Tasmanian Filmy Fern
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- Hymenophyllum franklinianum Colenso [unknown]
- Sphaerocionium frankliniae (Colenso) K.Iwats. [unknown]
- Hymenophyllum aeruginosum franklinianum Hook. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum frankliniae (also called Franklin's Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a single row of fronds. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum frankliniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hymenophyllum frankliniae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum frankliniae is a fern species native to Australia. It is an epiphytic fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or division. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided and planted in moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum frankliniae
Hymenophyllum frankliniae is found in the wetter parts of Tasmania, Australia.
Hymenophyllum frankliniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum frankliniae?
Hymenophyllum frankliniae
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum frankliniae?
Franklin's Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum frankliniae grow?
New Zealand
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
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17123060-1: Based on the initial data import