Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
lamellatum
ID:
1112726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stolze

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 20: 58 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112064



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum lamellatum
  • Lamellate Hymenophyllum
  • Lamellatum Hymenophyllum


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Description

Hymenophyllum lamellatum (also called Lamellate Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in humid forests, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum lamellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and to provide shade and privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hymenophyllum lamellatum are small, greenish-white, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum lamellatum is a hardy, evergreen fern that grows in a clump. It is easy to propagate by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some sun but will need to be kept moist in hot weather. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum lamellatum

Hymenophyllum lamellatum is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.

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