Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
latifrons
ID:
1272583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosch

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 4: 407 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271921



Common Names

  • Broad-leaved Hymenophyllum
  • Hymenophyllum Latifrons
  • Broad-leaved Hymenophyllum Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum latifrons (also called 'Broad-Leaf Filmy Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a small, evergreen fern with small, dark green leaves and white, feathery fronds. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum latifrons is a species of fern that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum latifrons has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum latifrons is a fast-growing, easy-to-care-for houseplant. It can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. To propagate through stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. To propagate through division, carefully separate the plant into two or more parts and replant each part in a separate pot. Water regularly and keep in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum latifrons

Hymenophyllum latifrons is native to South America and can be found in moist woodlands.

Hymenophyllum latifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum latifrons?

Hymenophyllum latifrons

What is the family of Hymenophyllum latifrons?

Hymenophyllaceae

What is the common name of Hymenophyllum latifrons?

Broad-Fronded Filmy-Fern

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