Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
glaziovii
ID:
1281916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker in Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. , ser. 3, 7: t. 1612 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281254



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum glaziovii
  • Glaziov's Filmy Fern
  • Glaziov's Hymenophyllum


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Description

Hymenophyllum glaziovii (also called Glaziov's Hymenophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as stream banks, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum glaziovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum glaziovii has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum glaziovii is a tropical evergreen fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum glaziovii

Hymenophyllum glaziovii is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Hymenophyllum glaziovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum glaziovii?

Hymenophyllum glaziovii

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum glaziovii?

Hymenophyllum glaziovii is a fern

Where is Hymenophyllum glaziovii native to?

Hymenophyllum glaziovii is native to Brazil

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-50313181: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.