Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
macgillivrayi
ID:
146611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 64: 60, t. 25 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145940



Common Names

  • MacGillivray's Filmy Fern
  • MacGillivray Filmy Fern
  • MacGillivray's Hymenophyllum


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Description

Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi (also called MacGillivray's 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 macgillivrayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi 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 macgillivrayi

Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia.

Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi?

Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi

What is the common name of Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi?

MacGillivray's Filmy Fern

Where does Hymenophyllum macgillivrayi 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.