Hymenophyllum pachydermicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachydermicum
ID:
146656
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ces.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Atti Ac. Napoli 7(8): 8. 1876
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000145985
Common Names
- Thin-leaved Filmy Fern
- Thin-leaved Hymenophyllum
- Pachydermic Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum pachydermicum (also called Thick-leaved Filmy-fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with a single row of fronds. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenophyllum pachydermicum 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 pachydermicum 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 pachydermicum is a fern native to South America. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can be grown in a pot or in a hanging basket. It prefers moist, humid conditions and partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Hymenophyllum pachydermicum
Hymenophyllum pachydermicum is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.
Hymenophyllum pachydermicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum pachydermicum?
Hymenophyllum pachydermicum
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum pachydermicum?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum pachydermicum 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
Vincenzo de Cesati (1806-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ces.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17124360-1: Based on the initial data import