Hymenophyllum gracilescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilescens
ID:
146572
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
ipni
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 23 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145901
Common Names
- Gracilescens Filmy-fern
- Gracilescens Hymenophyllum
- Hymenophyllum Gracilescens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum gracilescens (also called Slender 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 gracilescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in aquariums as a decorative plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum gracilescens is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum gracilescens is a fern species native to New Zealand. It is a terrestrial 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 gracilescens
Hymenophyllum gracilescens is found in the wetter parts of Australia.
Hymenophyllum gracilescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum gracilescens?
Hymenophyllum gracilescens
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum gracilescens?
Gracile Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum gracilescens 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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17285360-1: Based on the initial data import