Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
mortonianum
ID:
1117005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lellinger

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 98(2): 385 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116343



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum mortonianum
  • Morton's Hymenophyllum
  • Morton's Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum mortonianum (also called Morton's Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It is an evergreen, perennial fern with creeping rhizomes and fronds that are divided into two parts. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum mortonianum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and small size. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum mortonianum has small, white flowers and dark brown seeds. Its seedlings have small, light green fronds.

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Where to Find Hymenophyllum mortonianum

Hymenophyllum mortonianum is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as along streams, in woodlands, and in moist meadows.

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