Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Species:
ooides
ID:
146652

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & Baker

Source:
ipni

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 28: 105 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145981



Common Names

  • Hymenophyllum ooides
  • Ooides filmy fern
  • Filmy Fern


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Description

Hymenophyllum ooides (also called Ooid 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 ooides 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 ooides is a small, white flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenophyllum ooides 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 ooides

Hymenophyllum ooides is native to New Zealand and can be found in damp, shady areas of the forest.

Hymenophyllum ooides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum ooides?

Hymenophyllum ooides

What type of plant is Hymenophyllum ooides?

Fern

Where is Hymenophyllum ooides native to?

New Zealand

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.