Hymenophyllum myriocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myriocarpum
ID:
1112736
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. 1: 106 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112074
Common Names
- Hymenophyllum myriocarpum
- Many-fruited Hymenophyllum
- Myriocarpum Hymenophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum myriocarpum (also called Many-Fruited Filmy Fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, translucent fronds. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum myriocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and to provide shade and privacy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hymenophyllum myriocarpum are small, greenish-white, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum myriocarpum is a hardy, evergreen fern that grows in a clump. It is easy to propagate by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some sun but will need to be kept moist in hot weather. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum myriocarpum
Hymenophyllum myriocarpum is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.
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-26606234: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.