Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
hemidimorphum
ID:
1229111

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Moran & B.Øllg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15: 183, fig (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228449



Common Names

  • Hemidimorph Hymenophyllum
  • Hemidimorph Filmy-Fern
  • Hemidimorph Filmy-Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum (also called the Half-dimorphic Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to South America. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a spice in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum can be propagated by spores or division. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be cultivated in a pot or in a garden.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum

Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum FAQ

What is the common name of Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum?

Half-Dimorphic Filmy Fern

What is the native range of Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum?

Australia

What is the growth habit of Hymenophyllum hemidimorphum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-50054832: Based on the initial data import
Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.