Hymenophyllum kerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerianum
ID:
146596
Status:
valid
Authors:
Watts
Source:
ipni
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 39. 767 t. 87 f.6. 1915. (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145925
Common Names
- Ker's Filmy Fern
- Ker's Filmy Fernlet
- Ker's Filmy Fernlet Fern
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- Meringium kerianum (Watts) Copel. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum kerianum (also called Ker'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 kerianum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a food source, with its leaves and stems being eaten as a vegetable. The plant is also used in horticulture as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum kerianum is small and white. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Hymenophyllum kerianum 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 kerianum
Hymenophyllum kerianum is native to Malaysia, where it can be found growing on the trunks of trees in wet, shady areas.
Hymenophyllum kerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum kerianum?
Hymenophyllum kerianum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum kerianum?
Ker's Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum kerianum 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
William Walter Watts (1856-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Watts' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17335250-1: Based on the initial data import