Hymenophyllum klabatense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klabatense
ID:
146597
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ipni
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Verh. Naturf. Ges. Basel 11. 4. 1894 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145926
Common Names
- Klabat Filmy Fern
- Klabat Filmy Fernlet
- Klabat Filmy Fernlet Fern
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- Meringium klabatense (Christ) Copel. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum klabatense (also called Klabat 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 klabatense 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 klabatense is small and white. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Hymenophyllum klabatense 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 klabatense
Hymenophyllum klabatense is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is found growing on the trunks of trees in wet, shady areas.
Hymenophyllum klabatense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum klabatense?
Hymenophyllum klabatense
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum klabatense?
Klabat Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum klabatense grow?
Indonesia
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
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17123590-1: Based on the initial data import