Hymenophyllum pilosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Hymenophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
146671
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , ser. 2, 16: 57 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000146000
Common Names
- Hairy Filmy Fern
- Woolly Filmy Fern
- Hairy-leaf Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenophyllum pilosum (also called Soft-hairy 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 pilosum is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenophyllum pilosum 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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Hymenophyllum pilosum is a fern native to Australia and New Zealand. 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 pilosum
Hymenophyllum pilosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Hymenophyllum pilosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenophyllum pilosum?
Hymenophyllum pilosum
What type of plant is Hymenophyllum pilosum?
Fern
Where is Hymenophyllum pilosum 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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17285470-1: Based on the initial data import