Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
fuscum
ID:
1227267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Bosch

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Hym. Jav. 62, t.51-52. 1861 ; & NPfl. 109

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226605



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum fuscum
  • Fuscous Filmy Fern
  • Fuscous Thread Fern


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum fuscum 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 fuscum 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 fuscum

Hymenophyllum fuscum is a fern native to New Zealand and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Hymenophyllum fuscum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum fuscum?

Hymenophyllum fuscum

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum fuscum?

It is a fern

Where is Hymenophyllum fuscum 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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.