Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
helicoideum
ID:
1120155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 6(45): 150. 1892 [Apr 1892] ; & Sodiro, Crypt. Vasc. Quitenses, 20. 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119493



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum Helicoideum
  • Helicoideum Fern
  • Hymenophyllum Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum helicoideum (also called Hymenophyllum helicoideum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It has long, lance-shaped fronds that are bright green in color, with reddish-brown hairs on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum helicoideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum helicoideum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are green and glossy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum helicoideum is a tropical fern that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sheltered location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum helicoideum

Hymenophyllum helicoideum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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