Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
nephrophyllum
ID:
146644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ebihara & K.Iwats.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51(2): 234 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145973



Common Names

  • Nephrophyllum filmy fern
  • Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum
  • Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum (also called Kidney-leaved Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with thin, bright green fronds. It is native to New Zealand, and it grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum 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 nephrophyllum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum is a small, epiphytic fern native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. 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 nephrophyllum

Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia.

Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum?

Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum?

Fern

Where is Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum native to?

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

Kunio Iwatsuki (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Atsushi Ebihara (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebihara' in the authors string.