Hymenophyllum notabile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
notabile
ID:
146648
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fée
Source:
ipni
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Crypt. Vasc. Brésil 1: 193 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145977
Common Names
- Notable filmy fern
- Hymenophyllum notabile
- Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum notabile (also called Notable 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 notabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an aquarium plant. It is also used to make paper and as a source of food for some species of birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum notabile is small and white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum notabile 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 notabile
Hymenophyllum notabile is native to New Zealand and can be found in damp, shady areas of the forest.
Hymenophyllum notabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum notabile?
Hymenophyllum notabile
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum notabile?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum notabile 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
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17124260-1: Based on the initial data import