Hymenophyllum opacum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opacum
ID:
146653
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 64: 151, t. 81 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145982
Common Names
- Opaque Filmy Fern
- Opaque Hymenophyllum
- Opaque Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum opacum (also called Opaque 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 opacum 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 opacum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenophyllum opacum 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 opacum
Hymenophyllum opacum is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.
Hymenophyllum opacum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum opacum?
Hymenophyllum opacum
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum opacum?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum opacum 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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17399250-1: Based on the initial data import