Hymenophyllum leptocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocarpum
ID:
146602
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 71 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145931
Common Names
- Leptocarpum Filmy Fern
- Leptocarpum Filmy Fernlet
- Leptocarpum Filmy Fernlet Fern
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Hymenophyllum leptocarpum (also called Slender-fruited 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 leptocarpum 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 leptocarpum is small and white. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Hymenophyllum leptocarpum 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 leptocarpum
Hymenophyllum leptocarpum 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 leptocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum leptocarpum?
Hymenophyllum leptocarpum
What is the common name of Hymenophyllum leptocarpum?
Slender-fruited Filmy Fern
Where does Hymenophyllum leptocarpum 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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17335300-1: Based on the initial data import