Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
maxonii
ID:
1114642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ ex C.V.Morton

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 165 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113980



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum maxonii
  • Maxon's Hymenophyllum
  • Maxon's Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum maxonii (also called Maxon's filmy fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and short-stalked fronds that are usually 1-2 feet long. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum maxonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum maxonii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons that are oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum maxonii can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum maxonii

Hymenophyllum maxonii is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26608347: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.