Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
gardneri
ID:
1119272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosch

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 4. 417 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118610



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum Gardneri
  • Gardner's Hymenophyllum
  • Gardner's Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum gardneri (also called Gardner's Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species with a creeping rhizome and delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems, fever, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum gardneri has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum gardneri is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept evenly moist, but not soggy. The plants should be kept in indirect light and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum gardneri

Hymenophyllum gardneri is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to Japan. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.

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