Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 70 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145929
Common Names
- Laminate Filmy Fern
- Laminate Filmy Fernlet
- Laminate Filmy Fernlet Fern
Synonyms
- Amphipterum laminatum (Copel.) Copel. [unknown]
- Hymenophyllum latifolium (Copel.) C.V.Morton [unknown]
- Meringium latifolium Copel. [unknown]
Description
Hymenophyllum laminatum (also called Laminated Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a single row of fronds. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum laminatum 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 laminatum is small and white. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum laminatum is a fern species native to New Zealand. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or division. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided and planted in moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum laminatum
Hymenophyllum laminatum 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 laminatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum laminatum?
Hymenophyllum laminatum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum laminatum?
Laminate Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum laminatum 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