Hymenophyllum kaieteurum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaieteurum
ID:
1125133
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jenman
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Ferns Brit. W. Ind. 15. 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124471
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum kaieteurum
- Kaieteurum's Hymenophyllum
- Kaieteurum's Filmy Fern
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Hymenophyllum kaieteurum (also called Kaieteur Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a delicate, small fern with light green fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is often found in moist, shady areas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum kaieteurum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum kaieteurum is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
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Hymenophyllum kaieteurum is a fern native to Guyana. It is an epiphytic fern and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum kaieteurum
Hymenophyllum kaieteurum is native to Guyana and can be found in moist, shady areas.
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-26620586: Based on the initial data import
George Samuel Jenman (1845-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenman' in the authors string.