Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
obtusum
ID:
1109605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108943



Common Names

  • Oblique Hymenophyllum
  • Oblique Filmy Fern
  • Oblique-leaved Hymenophyllum


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Description

Hymenophyllum obtusum (also called Obtuse filmy fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern with short, creeping rhizomes. It is native to tropical and temperate regions and is found in humid forests. It prefers shady, moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenophyllum obtusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenophyllum obtusum has small, greenish-brown flowers that are borne in cone-like structures. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are very small, with a single central stem and a whorl of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum obtusum is a hardy, low-maintenance terrestrial fern that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by spores. To propagate by division, simply divide the plant into several smaller clumps and replant them in the soil. To propagate by spores, collect the spores from the plant and spread them on the soil. The spores will germinate and grow into new plants.

Where to Find Hymenophyllum obtusum

Hymenophyllum obtusum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-26602033: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.