Hymenophyllum herterianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herterianum
ID:
146579
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brause
Source:
ipni
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56(1): 43 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145908
Common Names
- Herter's Filmy Fern
- Herter's Hymenophyllum
- Herter's Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum herterianum (also called Herter's filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, translucent fronds. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum herterianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum herterianum is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Hymenophyllum herterianum can be propagated by division or spores. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is also tolerant of full sun as long as the soil remains moist.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum herterianum
Hymenophyllum herterianum is found in the wetter parts of Costa Rica.
Hymenophyllum herterianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum herterianum?
Hymenophyllum herterianum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum herterianum?
Herter's Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum herterianum 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
Guido Georg Wilhelm Brause (1847-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17335180-1: Based on the initial data import