Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nahuelhuapiense
ID:
146640
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diem & J.S.Licht.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 11: 722, fig. 22 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145969
Common Names
- Nahuelhuapi filmy fern
- Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense
- Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense (also called Nahuel Huapi Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, bright green fronds. It is native to Argentina, and it grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense 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 nahuelhuapiense 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 nahuelhuapiense is a small, epiphytic fern native to the temperate forests of Argentina and Chile. 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 nahuelhuapiense
Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense can be found in Argentina.
Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense?
Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum nahuelhuapiense native to?
Argentina
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
José Diem (1899-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diem' in the authors string.
Juana S.de Lichtenstein (b.1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Licht.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125818-2: Based on the initial data import