Hymenophyllum nitiduloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitiduloides
ID:
146646
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 64: 112, t. 52 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145975
Common Names
- Shining filmy fern
- Hymenophyllum nitiduloides
- Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum nitiduloides (also called Shining 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 nitiduloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in terrariums and vivariums. It has a delicate, feathery foliage and can be used to create a lush, tropical look in any space.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenophyllum nitiduloides has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, yellow anther. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow, bright green fronds.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum nitiduloides 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 nitiduloides
Hymenophyllum nitiduloides can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia.
Hymenophyllum nitiduloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum nitiduloides?
Hymenophyllum nitiduloides
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum nitiduloides?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum nitiduloides 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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17399230-1: Based on the initial data import