Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrivalvatum
ID:
146591
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Sánchez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 92(1): 20 (-22; fig. 1) (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145920
Common Names
- Integrivalvate Filmy Fern
- Integrivalvate Hymenophyllum
- Integrivalvate Filmy Fern
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Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum (also called Integri-valved 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 integrivalvatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum 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 integrivalvatum 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 integrivalvatum
Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum is found in the wetter parts of Ecuador.
Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum?
Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum?
Integri-valved Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum integrivalvatum 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
Carlos Alfredo Sánchez Villaverde (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Sánchez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323257-2: Based on the initial data import