Hymenophyllum mossambicense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mossambicense
ID:
146639
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schelpe) R.R.Schippers
Source:
ipni
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Fern Gaz. 14(5): 187 (1993): (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145968
Common Names
- Mozambique Filmy Fern
- Mozambique Hymenophyllum
- Mozambique Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum mossambicense (also called Mossy Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, bright green fronds. It is native to Mozambique, and it grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum mossambicense 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 mossambicense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum mossambicense is a small, epiphytic fern that grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a slow-growing species and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in a shady area with plenty of humidity.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum mossambicense
Hymenophyllum mossambicense can be found in Mozambique.
Hymenophyllum mossambicense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum mossambicense?
Hymenophyllum mossambicense
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum mossambicense?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum mossambicense native to?
Mozambique
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
Edmund André Charles Lois Eloi Schelpe (1924-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schelpe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17561510-1: Based on the initial data import